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FY05 ZZA

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,249 mi
Last recorded169,249 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 ZZA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2016 169,249 miles

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 164,540 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 160,204 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 156,848 miles

rear axle bushes worn, not resulting in excessive movement

rear tyres perished

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 152,508 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 134,122 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 116,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 94,012 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,746 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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FY05 ZZA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY05 ZZA, 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 FY05 ZZA registered?

FY05 ZZA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is FY05 ZZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 ZZA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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