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CX05 VMK

2005 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,359 mi
Last recorded142,359 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VMK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 142,359 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under sealed

Pass 6 Aug 2020 134,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one front to rear brake pipe rear section starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalyst joint and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 134,012 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/jacking area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one front to rear brake pipe rear section starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalyst joint and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 124,370 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 124,368 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side/parking light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side/parking light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached metal bracket on securing housing corroded and holed (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 114,533 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 114,533 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side/parking light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 104,913 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 104,856 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded one front to rear brake pipe corroded at block in front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,993 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 95,993 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,413 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,373 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,948 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,208 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,749 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,188 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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CX05 VMK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CX05 VMK, 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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CX05 VMK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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