MOT Status
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197,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut retaining pin. (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner sill damaged and corroded.
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread. ()
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
screen wiper blades slightly torn
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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AF05 FNL is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 AF05 FNL, 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 AF05 FNL registered?
AF05 FNL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is AF05 FNL safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF05 FNL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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