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SN05 NDE

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,215 mi
Last recorded104,215 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 NDE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 104,215 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 101,007 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,533 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 92,731 miles

EML LIGHT ON

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 87,808 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,406 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2015 82,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,499 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

power steering belt squeel on full lock

Fail 29 Aug 2014 76,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

power steering belt squeel on full lock

Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,680 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2012 64,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 64,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,167 miles

Adsvise exhaust centre section bracket broken at bottom part of welded joint

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,717 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,280 miles

centre rear seat belt routed wrong

Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SN05 NDE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SN05 NDE, 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 SN05 NDE registered?

SN05 NDE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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