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VO05 NMZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

181,499 mi
Last recorded181,499 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 NMZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 181,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 175,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 169,978 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 165,851 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 159,691 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 159,622 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 152,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 152,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 140,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 129,020 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 113,169 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 101,069 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,576 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,005 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,305 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 40,294 miles

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

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

rear seats down at time of test

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,294 miles

rear seats down at time of test

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,216 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,135 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 NMZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NMZ, 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 VO05 NMZ registered?

VO05 NMZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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