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PE05 BVH

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,128 mi
Last recorded130,128 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 BVH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 130,128 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 118,051 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 111,447 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holed center section and ALL joints and flanges corroded (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip center screen and crack n/s lower (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear brake discs shields corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 111,490 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holed center section and ALL joints and flanges corroded (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip center screen and crack n/s lower (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear brake discs shields corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 102,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,301 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,865 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,617 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,247 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Note;- fuel flap release lever knob/handle missing?

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 50,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Note;- fuel flap release lever knob/handle missing?

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,113 miles

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

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

cannot see condition of brake pads because of caliper design

Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,813 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

very slight damage to near side front tyre outer side wall

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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PE05 BVH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PE05 BVH, 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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PE05 BVH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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