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PK05 ZKS

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,098 mi
Last recorded117,098 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 ZKS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 117,098 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 117,098 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 114,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT to middle silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease from small end

Pass 3 Oct 2020 112,933 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 112,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 109,397 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 107,738 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 105,694 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 103,512 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 100,756 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,751 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 94,377 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 89,692 miles

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

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

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

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

front washers frozen up at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2012 83,231 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 83,231 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 66,721 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,242 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,599 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 35,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 ZKS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 PK05 ZKS, 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 PK05 ZKS registered?

PK05 ZKS is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is PK05 ZKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 ZKS 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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