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K500 SUB

2005 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,548 mi
Last recorded92,548 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 92,548 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 91,230 miles

Offside Front seat belt slightly slow to return

Pass 2 Mar 2019 88,002 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,274 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 85,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,695 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 82,695 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,724 miles

Offside Front wiper split

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,450 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 71,929 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 71,929 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wiper slightly smeers

Pass 20 May 2011 36,376 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 30,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,221 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 23,716 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 18,115 miles

all tyres worn on edges

unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 26 Oct 2007 14,195 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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K500 SUB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 K500 SUB, 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 K500 SUB registered?

K500 SUB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is K500 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 SUB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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