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R1 NHO

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,536 mi
Last recorded122,536 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 NHO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 122,536 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2024 116,521 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 116,521 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 111,924 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 109,161 miles

under trays/sill covers

Pass 24 Sep 2021 107,598 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 102,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,811 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 95,803 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine oil very low

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 83,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,093 miles

no plate bulbs different colour

Fail 14 Jul 2016 77,093 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres close to limit

no plate bulbs different colour

Pass 8 Jul 2015 70,156 miles

brake fluid getting low

front wipers smearing

o/s headlight has condensation in it

Fail 8 Jul 2015 70,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid getting low

front wipers smearing

o/s headlight has condensation in it

Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,921 miles

front tyres close to limit

rear tyres on limit

steering rack mounting rubbers have some movment

Pass 20 Jul 2013 54,305 miles

rear pads close to wear squelers

wipers smearing

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

front pads low and have been overheated and crumbling

all diffs tight unable to assess wheel bearings correctly

brakes on efficency limit

Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,317 miles

all discs corroding

front drop link dust covers deteriorating

rear diff oil leak

unable to assess wheel bearings due to tight diffs

Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,089 miles

Both front tyres void of tread on inner shoulders

Pass 24 Jul 2010 32,461 miles

both side rear tyres measure 3.0mm

front brake pads are over half worn

some deterioration in all 4 brake pads

some staining on off side front brake caliper

Fail 22 Jul 2010 32,452 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

both side rear tyres measure 3.0mm

front brake pads are over half worn

some deterioration in all 4 brake pads

some staining on off side front brake caliper

Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,183 miles

some corrosion in all brake discs.

Fail 25 Jul 2008 32,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

boot space cluttered and unable to inspect fully

some pitting in all brake disc's

Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,163 miles

boot space cluttered and unable to inspect fully

some pitting in all brake disc's

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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R1 NHO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R1 NHO, 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 R1 NHO registered?

R1 NHO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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