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SG55 JRU

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,654 mi
Last recorded157,654 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 JRU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 157,654 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 143,853 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 125,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,399 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 103,376 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,999 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 92,999 miles

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

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn on in edges

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,360 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2011 77,707 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,287 miles

front discs rusty on inner edge.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 75,287 miles

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

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

front discs rusty on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 66,094 miles

both sills coverd

Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,953 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 JRU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc 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 SG55 JRU, 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 SG55 JRU registered?

SG55 JRU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SG55 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 JRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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