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NY54 JBU

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,645 mi
Last recorded89,645 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 JBU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 89,645 miles

lots of surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Fail 10 Aug 2021 89,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

lots of surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 11 Aug 2020 82,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Underside very rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2019 77,393 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,726 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 69,906 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe and all components rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2016 65,681 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 58,789 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,024 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,482 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 39,984 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,528 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,799 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,965 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,117 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 16,511 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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NY54 JBU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NY54 JBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NY54 JBU registered?

NY54 JBU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is NY54 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY54 JBU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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