MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes ( both sides ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper strut mounting bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both nearside and offside rear inner sills by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes ( both sides ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper strut mounting bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
both front head lamps slightly tarnished
both rear a/roll bar arm bushes worn
both rear crossmember bushes worn
bothfront a/roll bar bushes worn
corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrulles
corrosion on suspension components
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
both front head lamps slightly tarnished
both rear a/roll bar arm bushes worn
both rear crossmember bushes worn
corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrulles
corrosion on suspension components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/f tyre has slight wear to inside edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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SJ05 HWO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 SJ05 HWO, 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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SJ05 HWO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 March 2005.
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