MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Coolant leak rad ()
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Coolant leak rad ()
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
headlamps poor
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
headlamps poor
Coolant leak radiator ()
engine light on
headlamps dull
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Neaqrside front brake pads are worn.
Nearside front tyre tread is badly worn on the inside tread area.
Nearside rear tyre tread is badly worn on the outside tread area.
Offside front brake pads are worn.
Rear screen wiper blaqde is split.
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KD05 DZT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 KD05 DZT, 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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KD05 DZT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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