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AY55 NFA

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,962 mi
Last recorded59,962 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 NFA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 59,962 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 54,389 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 54,389 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 48,874 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 44,009 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 38,433 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 38,291 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust rear mount not supporting system

Pass 11 Nov 2019 37,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 36,421 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 35,286 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 34,217 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 32,385 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 30,129 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 27,849 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 24,583 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 22,565 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 19,896 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 19,896 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 16,903 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 13,217 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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AY55 NFA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AY55 NFA, 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 AY55 NFA registered?

AY55 NFA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is AY55 NFA safe to buy?

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