MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear corrosion to suspensions parts
Rear corrosion to suspensions parts
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Engine covers/undertrays
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both sills coverd
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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MT05 SDV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 MT05 SDV, 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 MT05 SDV registered?
MT05 SDV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 July 2005.
Is MT05 SDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for MT05 SDV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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