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VO05 NLU

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,830 mi
Last recorded108,830 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 NLU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 108,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side lower front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 108,829 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side lower front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 103,357 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 100,616 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,089 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 84,669 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 84,661 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 80,553 miles

exhaust blowing at manifold

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,001 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 78,950 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 74,682 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 71,944 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 71,944 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 67,735 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 60,587 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 54,978 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 50,440 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 40,496 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 30,236 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,100 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,636 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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VO05 NLU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VO05 NLU, 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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VO05 NLU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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