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SK55 WDZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,048 mi
Last recorded48,048 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 WDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 48,048 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 48,048 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 38,109 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 36,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 36,819 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken. (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 33,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front pipe bracket loose

Fail 25 Aug 2016 33,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust front pipe bracket loose

Pass 29 Feb 2016 32,711 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak at oil filter

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2015 31,575 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak at oil filter

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,959 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 24,894 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,800 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,269 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,797 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perrished but not through to cords

Nearside front tyre tappering on outer edges but ok at time of test

Nearside rear tyre slightly perrished but not through to cords

Offside front tyre slightly perrished but not through to cords

Offside front tyre tappering on outer edges but ok at time of test

Offside rear tyre slightly perrished but not through to cords

Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,873 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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SK55 WDZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK55 WDZ, 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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SK55 WDZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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