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PK05 FZO

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,145 mi
Last recorded138,145 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 FZO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 138,145 miles

Exhaust system: Corroded but gas tight

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 128,751 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 122,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 122,828 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Beside fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective At cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 118,075 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 118,075 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x Brake Pipes going through floor. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 110,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 110,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 100,531 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 100,434 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 90,055 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 90,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,312 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,226 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 67,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,556 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,674 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,162 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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PK05 FZO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PK05 FZO, 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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PK05 FZO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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