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S11 FPP

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,995 mi
Last recorded101,995 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 FPP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 101,995 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly misted both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv gaiter weeping (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear shock absorber has slight play in structure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level on minimum

Pass 29 Apr 2017 101,458 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 100,863 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 99,582 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2014 95,628 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 95,628 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 88,261 miles

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

exhaust rubber mount missing

Pass 17 Jan 2012 79,525 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 79,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 66,856 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 53,948 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 53,948 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,965 miles

unable to check all pipes and sills because of plastic covers

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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S11 FPP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S11 FPP, 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 S11 FPP registered?

S11 FPP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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