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VU05 NSO

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,547 mi
Last recorded116,547 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 NSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 116,547 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 116,541 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 97,806 miles

Damage to offside rear but no sharp edges

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2018 97,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Damage to offside rear but no sharp edges

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 86,498 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,881 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,901 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 67,692 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,366 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,406 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 49,792 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,181 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,862 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,408 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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VU05 NSO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU05 NSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 NSO registered?

VU05 NSO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is VU05 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 NSO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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