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KP05 KUC

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,705 mi
Last recorded179,705 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 KUC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 179,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 172,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 172,329 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 166,639 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 161,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 161,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 157,671 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 147,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 147,423 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 125,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

stone chips to screen zone a and b

Pass 30 Mar 2017 118,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2017 118,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 111,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat area slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

damage to nearside rear wheel arch and door

engine oil low

outer sill covers fitteed

Pass 1 Apr 2015 103,972 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 95,645 miles

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

outer sill covers fitted

small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2013 86,606 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,441 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre light perishing to outer sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,865 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Apr 2011 65,865 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,211 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Wiper blade split slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,963 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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KP05 KUC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KP05 KUC, 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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KP05 KUC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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