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VO05 NLV

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,634 mi
Last recorded149,634 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 NLV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 149,634 miles

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

Front exhaust mount broken

Offside Rear anti-roll bar link has play

exhaust joints rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2015 136,465 miles

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

advise brake fluid level

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge /stepped tread area

offside front tyre worn on inner edge /stepped tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge /stepped tread area

Fail 31 Oct 2015 136,454 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise brake fluid level

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge /stepped tread area

offside front tyre worn on inner edge /stepped tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge /stepped tread area

Pass 5 Nov 2014 127,132 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 104,885 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 104,885 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 88,981 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,356 miles

rear discs slightly worn

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 4 May 2010 63,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 63,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 48,475 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 48,475 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,294 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,288 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear registration slightly deteriorated

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 NLV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VO05 NLV, 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 NLV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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