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CX05 VML

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,478 mi
Last recorded145,478 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VML
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 145,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 142,824 miles

headlamp beam pattern poor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2019 142,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and has no effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak catalyst/frontpipe blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high + poor beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill damaged & corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (re inflated) (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away on catalyser (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high + poor beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 133,612 miles

ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened WELDED (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 133,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 130,373 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKING

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 130,371 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER SILL (6.1.A.1)

FRONT TYRES CRACKING

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 130,355 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 124,968 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 121,374 miles

some general corrosion to under side

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 112,398 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 100,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

both rear tyres cracking on surface where tread has worn away

Fail 23 May 2013 100,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

both rear tyres cracking on surface where tread has worn away

Pass 22 May 2012 86,462 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2011 75,074 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 58,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,436 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 41,528 miles

Vehicle may soon require front brake pads

Pass 19 May 2008 26,654 miles

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

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 VML is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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