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AF05 NJZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,644 mi
Last recorded161,644 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 NJZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 161,644 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 149,128 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 149,128 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 142,425 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 131,545 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REAR TYRES GETTING WORN X2

Fail 10 Apr 2015 131,545 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

REAR TYRES GETTING WORN X2

Pass 21 Mar 2014 119,080 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,436 miles

O.S.R Tyre Cracking

Fail 12 Mar 2013 104,436 miles

O.S.R Tyre Cracking

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 91,083 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,492 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 77,492 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,775 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,582 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,019 miles

1) Front inner brake pads close to wear limit.

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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AF05 NJZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF05 NJZ, 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 NJZ registered?

AF05 NJZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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