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YM05 NZJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,407 mi
Last recorded107,407 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 NZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 May 2011 107,407 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroding at union

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

Nearside/Offside front discs - lip on outer lining

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2011 107,407 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroding at union

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

Nearside/Offside front discs - lip on outer lining

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

Pass 15 May 2010 101,426 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 85,502 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 Jun 2008 66,552 miles

center rear lap belt missing

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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YM05 NZJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YM05 NZJ, 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 YM05 NZJ registered?

YM05 NZJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is YM05 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 NZJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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