MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,246 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement clamp bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches in areas of suspension strut top mounts , nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
outer sill covers fitted obscure some prescribed areas
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement clamp bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches in areas of suspension strut top mounts , nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
outer sill covers fitted obscure some prescribed areas
Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
outer sill covers fitted obscure some prescribed areas
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
outer sill covers fitted obscure some prescribed areas
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear pipes ,nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at front (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
outer sill covers fitted obscure some prescribed areas
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear pipes ,nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at front (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
outer sill covers fitted obscure some prescribed areas
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear pipes ,nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
outer sill covers fitted obscure some prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear beside junction at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear pipes ,nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
drive belts on engine require adjustment ,replacement
outer sill covers fitted obscure some prescribed areas
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SL05 WLH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SL05 WLH, 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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SL05 WLH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2005.
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