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FE05 AHA

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,133 mi
Last recorded159,133 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 AHA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 159,133 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps oxidised (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Service brake grabbing slightly both rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear trailing arm mountings slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear mountings slightly corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 156,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps oxidised (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Service brake grabbing slightly both rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear trailing arm mountings slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear mountings slightly corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 152,381 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 152,358 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 145,181 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 139,269 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 139,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 133,053 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 123,114 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 108,582 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 97,424 miles

2 x front tyres cracked and split

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,314 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 82,345 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,390 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,777 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,448 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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FE05 AHA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FE05 AHA, 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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FE05 AHA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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