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PX05 SGU

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,643 mi
Last recorded121,643 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 SGU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 121,643 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 116,474 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 112,413 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 104,898 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 104,898 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,363 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 94,363 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 83,760 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 72,829 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 72,821 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 65,059 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 65,059 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,511 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 53,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,595 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 45,577 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 45,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,919 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,160 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 39,507 miles

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

front brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,494 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 34,494 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,494 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,443 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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PX05 SGU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PX05 SGU, 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 SGU registered?

PX05 SGU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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