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S400 GRH

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,431 mi
Last recorded126,431 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 GRH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 126,431 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 119,603 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 119,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by front suspension as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear suspension low

Pass 6 Jan 2017 110,540 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 110,540 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 97,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat is blowing can't pass co test due to blow. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre side wall is all split showing cords. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also blade is ripped. (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also blade is ripped. (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 77,777 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 77,777 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,113 miles

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

Front brake discs badly scored, corroded & worn on inner surfaces

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 72,113 miles

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

Front brake discs badly scored, corroded & worn on inner surfaces

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,609 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split

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

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

Rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 17 Oct 2011 53,774 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,987 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 40,979 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,156 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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S400 GRH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S400 GRH, 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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S400 GRH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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