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KD05 VPJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,821 mi
Last recorded84,821 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 VPJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 84,821 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension componets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 84,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension componets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 83,633 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 1mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 80,642 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,894 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 75,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS - 205/70R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NOT CHECKED

Pass 19 Feb 2019 75,402 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 70,999 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 63,978 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 58,285 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,324 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,349 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,176 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 38,750 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 29,512 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,809 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,768 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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KD05 VPJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KD05 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

KD05 VPJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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