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K999 RUG

2005 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,826 mi
Last recorded116,826 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 RUG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 116,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,997 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes before the union block (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting majority of tow bar and attachments corroded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 111,997 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes before the union block (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting majority of tow bar and attachments corroded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 105,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 105,130 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 102,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 98,061 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 98,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 93,303 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 93,303 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 2015 88,880 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 82,986 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 73,460 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,854 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 63,852 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,350 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 43,033 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,890 miles

unable to see front/rear brake pads

Pass 1 Feb 2008 20,656 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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K999 RUG is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K999 RUG, 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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K999 RUG is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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