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YR55 NMO

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,631 mi
Last recorded149,631 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 NMO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 149,631 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 139,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear undersills corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2017 139,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear undersills corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2016 127,294 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

windscreen damaged outside of swept area at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2016 127,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitting? (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

windscreen damaged outside of swept area at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2015 114,770 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2015 114,766 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box corroding

rear exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Pass 30 Jun 2014 101,002 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 100,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,570 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 88,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,069 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,230 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,227 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,791 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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YR55 NMO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR55 NMO, 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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YR55 NMO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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