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FEZ 3418

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,853 mi
Last recorded153,853 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 3418
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 153,853 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 153,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 143,765 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 143,765 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 134,570 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

headlamp washers not working

Fail 28 Sep 2022 134,570 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

headlamp washers not working

Pass 7 Oct 2021 121,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 121,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 114,950 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 114,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 107,508 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 107,457 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front devoid of tread on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,715 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 80,205 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 80,205 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,089 miles

Front pads starting to get low

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, Offside front worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2016 68,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front pads starting to get low

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, Offside front worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,012 miles

front pads worn

rear pads worn close

Fail 18 Apr 2013 40,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads worn

rear pads worn close

Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,369 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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FEZ 3418 is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FEZ 3418, 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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What year was FEZ 3418 registered?

FEZ 3418 is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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