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CE05 EDK

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,780 mi
Last recorded73,780 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EDK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,780 miles

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2018 71,357 miles

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

Front brake disc corroded inner faces

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 71,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front brake disc corroded inner faces

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 69,749 miles

Front brake pads worn thin replace asap

Wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 17 Oct 2017 69,748 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads worn thin replace asap

Wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 12 Oct 2017 69,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 66,169 miles

Offside washer jet slightly poor condition.under tray fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2016 66,169 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside washer jet slightly poor condition.under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,622 miles

n/s/door mirror cover chipped

Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,869 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 47,452 miles

o/s/r tyre tread close to limit .......

Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,496 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,771 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 39,769 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 36,755 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,001 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,960 miles

BOTH front wipers slightly deteriorated

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

N/S wing mirror slightly damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 21,523 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit on outer edge.

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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CE05 EDK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE05 EDK, 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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CE05 EDK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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