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SG55 JPY

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,602 mi
Last recorded104,602 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 JPY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 104,602 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lpg pipe is holded with cable tie

Pass 31 Aug 2017 91,203 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 91,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high implying exhaust leak drawing in air (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,950 miles

Exhaust sometimes sounds as if has a leak at the front. Exact location not found.

Fail 23 Aug 2016 78,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,108 miles

Possible exhaust leak audible from the offside front end.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 67,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Possible exhaust leak audible from the offside front end.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 56,159 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 56,159 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,583 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,091 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,411 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,285 miles

o/s/f tyre low outer edge

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,258 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,834 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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SG55 JPY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SG55 JPY, 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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SG55 JPY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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