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PY05 OAD

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,412 mi
Last recorded120,412 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 120,412 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 115,878 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 115,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2016 108,595 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 108,577 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 104,107 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,701 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 89,683 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 89,676 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outter edge starting to wear and split

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

Offside rear tyre inner edge starting to wear and split

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped but system still adequatley supported

Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,373 miles

Nearside rear tyre outter edge starting to wear

Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,487 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,998 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,155 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,174 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2008 31,712 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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PY05 OAD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OAD, 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 OAD registered?

PY05 OAD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is PY05 OAD safe to buy?

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