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SK05 XEY

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,200 mi
Last recorded153,200 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 XEY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 153,200 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 150,702 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 149,805 miles

Crack in windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Underside components corroding

Fail 6 Jul 2019 149,805 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Crack in windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Underside components corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2018 125,765 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 125,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

flexi hoses ferrules corroded

n/s rear tyre valve perished

Pass 13 Jun 2017 125,466 miles

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

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

all rear suspension buses worn/perished

both front and o/s rear strut corroded at spring mounting points

front o/s tyre perished /worn edges

rear n/s tyre perished

Pass 7 Jun 2016 125,060 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wind screen damaged

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 124,662 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery not secured

Pass 1 Jul 2014 124,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 124,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 110,806 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 110,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust center section/rear silencer joints corroded and weak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 102,667 miles

slight wear in nearside tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2011 92,755 miles

slight rattle from exhaust heatshield

slight wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Apr 2010 80,136 miles

corrosion throughout exhaust system

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Mar 2010 80,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion throughout exhaust system

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2009 66,632 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 52,233 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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SK05 XEY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SK05 XEY, 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 SK05 XEY registered?

SK05 XEY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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