MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,132 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and nail in tread
Offside wiper blade smearing windscreen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pedal rubber worn
noise from rear of vehicle.noticed on road test.possibly rear wheel bearing.
rear exhaust hanger broken and slight exhaust leak
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper.headlight washer broken (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and nail in tread
Offside wiper blade smearing windscreen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pedal rubber worn
noise from rear of vehicle.noticed on road test.possibly rear wheel bearing.
rear exhaust hanger broken and slight exhaust leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
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 rear tyre perished
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust mounting is broken
exhaust mounting is broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear tyre low on pressure
exhaust system corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
NSR tyre on legal limit
front brake discs worn and corroded
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake pads about 75% worn
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FG05 XLJ 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 64.7%.
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 FG05 XLJ, 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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FG05 XLJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 April 2005.
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