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PY05 AOT

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,218 mi
Last recorded169,218 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 AOT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2019 169,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 161,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 150,996 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 139,454 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 131,781 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 123,008 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 112,106 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust section

Pass 26 Jul 2012 98,566 miles

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

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,586 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,227 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,869 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,627 miles

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

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

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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PY05 AOT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PY05 AOT, 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 PY05 AOT registered?

PY05 AOT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is PY05 AOT safe to buy?

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