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KD05 EAC

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,102 mi
Last recorded135,102 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 EAC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 135,102 miles

Front exhaust section has slight blow

Rear sub frame bushes have slight play n/s and o/s

Fail 1 Jun 2018 135,102 miles

Front exhaust section has slight blow

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear sub frame bushes have slight play n/s and o/s

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 124,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 115,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 108,933 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s headlight image poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished, also various cuts in tread

rear exhaust bracket broken, also corroded

various rear bushes cracked/perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,661 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 96,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 83,660 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,545 miles

when was cambelt change?

Pass 20 Apr 2011 63,396 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,281 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,467 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 30,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 30,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KD05 EAC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KD05 EAC, 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 KD05 EAC registered?

KD05 EAC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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