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PY05 LKL

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,365 mi
Last recorded175,365 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2019 175,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower inner wheel arch marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened at lower spring area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front fog lamps not working

front cross-member corroding

fuel filler pipes corroding

nearside and offside front headlamp lenses fading

nearside and offside front to back inner sills corroding

rear sub-frame corroding

rear tow bar bracket corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2018 167,099 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 22 Jan 2018 166,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Feb 2017 157,400 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 157,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 146,850 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 135,634 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 125,012 miles

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

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

rear silenver slight corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2014 125,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear silenver slight corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2013 112,605 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 112,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 96,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 96,035 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 82,307 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 64,209 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,317 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,520 miles

Os/front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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 LKL is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LKL, 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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PY05 LKL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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