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PX55 SYP

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

169,423 mi
Last recorded169,423 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 SYP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 169,423 miles

All underside corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 169,421 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All underside corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 165,443 miles

General corrosion all under vehicle

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 165,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

General corrosion all under vehicle

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 161,430 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 161,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 157,310 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 157,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 152,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 144,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 144,829 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 135,323 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 135,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 126,301 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 126,301 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 116,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Misted up inside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 109,122 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 109,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 103,588 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 97,170 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 97,170 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,173 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,177 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,277 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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PX55 SYP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PX55 SYP, 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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PX55 SYP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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