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AF05 NKN

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,451 mi
Last recorded140,451 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 NKN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 140,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wishbones inner forward bushes perishing

both rear hub to sub frame trailing arms bushes perishing

offside exhaust manifold down pipe heat shield corroded

offside front wishbone corroding

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 4 Oct 2021 139,945 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 136,686 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 133,330 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 127,730 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 120,232 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 112,361 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 112,361 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 108,405 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 108,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 98,880 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 90,550 miles

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust flange joints corroded

Exhaust rear hanger corroded and weakened

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Winter tyres fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 76,263 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 61,771 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,636 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,518 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,119 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,647 miles

Offside front tyre is well worn on the inside tread area.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,238 miles

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

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

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 NKN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NKN, 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 AF05 NKN registered?

AF05 NKN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AF05 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 NKN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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