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PN55 ZNK

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,235 mi
Last recorded156,235 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 ZNK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 156,235 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 140,891 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 130,895 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 130,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 125,153 miles

Child seats fitted rear, could not fully inspect adult belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 108,921 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 97,655 miles

Advise tracking may need adjustment

Fail 20 Oct 2014 97,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise tracking may need adjustment

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 86,892 miles

Advise both front tyres are wearing on edges

Advise front brake pads are wearing thin

Advise tracking may require adjustment

Pass 2 Nov 2012 74,442 miles

Advise nearside front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Advise offside front tyre wearing heavily on the inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2012 74,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise nearside front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Advise offside front tyre wearing heavily on the inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,799 miles

Advise nearside rear shock absorber is leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,009 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,605 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 35,605 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,920 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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PN55 ZNK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PN55 ZNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN55 ZNK registered?

PN55 ZNK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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