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PY05 APF

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,319 mi
Last recorded153,319 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 APF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2019 153,319 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch corroded (multiple holes) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

various under body component's corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2018 132,847 miles

Rear subframe corroed

both rear sills poor condition

hand brake travel

Pass 21 Sep 2017 117,533 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 117,533 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 96,252 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

underside very rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,983 miles

park brake 24% decelerometer test but not locking test carried out at 15mph

pinhole blow under heat sheild

small cut osf tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2016 93,982 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)

park brake 24% decelerometer test but not locking test carried out at 15mph

pinhole blow under heat sheild

small cut osf tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2016 93,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

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

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

backbox mounting broken

Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,036 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger missing, exhaust still secure

Pass 6 Mar 2014 80,947 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 80,947 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,827 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,692 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,194 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 68,194 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,913 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 53,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 53,394 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 42,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,926 miles

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

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

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 APF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PY05 APF, 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 APF registered?

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

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