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NY54 JBV

2005 Subaru Forester

Gold Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

192,167 mi
Last recorded192,167 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 JBV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 192,167 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 185,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 177,807 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 169,339 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 161,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 161,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 155,257 miles

slight play in nsr antiroll bar link

some brake pipes corroded others grease covered

Pass 16 Dec 2014 148,600 miles

Both head light patterns slightly poor.

Exhaust rusty

Unable to check brake pipes fully due to coverings and being coated in grease but some rusty at ends.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 141,976 miles

exhaust system corroded

unable to check brake pipes fully due to coverings and grease

Pass 11 Dec 2012 136,391 miles

Exhaust rusty.brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 136,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust rusty.brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 119,283 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 119,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

all exhaust system rusty

brake hose ends rusty

brake pipes coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

rear discs and pads poor

Pass 23 Dec 2010 97,775 miles

brake hose ends rusty

exhaust system rusty

front pads look slightly low

rear discs slightly rusty

rear tyres slightly wearing offr edges

some brake pipes coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2010 78,123 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 61,941 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 46,963 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 JBV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JBV, 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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NY54 JBV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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