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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes underside incl front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
General underside corrosion and undersealed on repairs
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe also age related corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arms bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe has age related corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe has age related corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear underside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe at caliper hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes worn & cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Crossmember corroded at rear most mount - non prescribed
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe at caliper hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear underside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes worn cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower cup insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box rear rubber (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All bushes slightly worn and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint pinch bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust pipe cracked at rear flange
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes covered in grease
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
brake pedal rubber worn
condensation in o/s headlamp
damage to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pedal rubber worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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E5 ESV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 E5 ESV, 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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E5 ESV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 February 2005.
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