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PX05 SFV

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

207,978 mi
Last recorded207,978 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 SFV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 207,978 miles

Damage to tailgate O/S

Front Brake discs corroded on inner face

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2018 202,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion and wear on front brake disc inner faces

slight corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

Pass 28 Feb 2017 191,872 miles

both sides front strut top mountings deteriorating

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 180,516 miles

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

engine oil low

seepage from o/s rear shocker

Pass 27 Feb 2015 170,048 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 155,736 miles

Damage to tailgate

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

Slight corrosion on rear sub-frame

Fail 28 Feb 2013 142,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear tailgate has slight damage O/S

Pass 28 Feb 2013 142,284 miles

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

Rear tailgate has slight damage O/S

Pass 25 Feb 2012 126,841 miles

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

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 9 Mar 2011 113,720 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 98,652 miles

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

corrosion on brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2009 82,128 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 82,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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PX05 SFV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc 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 PX05 SFV, 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 PX05 SFV registered?

PX05 SFV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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