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SL05 XAU

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,698 mi
Last recorded98,698 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XAU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 98,698 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 97,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,040 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 83,301 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,328 miles

Both rear trailing arms bushes splitting

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear at front of pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Undertrays fitted

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

eml light on

Fail 12 Apr 2016 75,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Both rear trailing arms bushes splitting

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear at front of pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Undertrays fitted

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

eml light on

Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,893 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

slight blow front exhaust & rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,390 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 35,874 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,554 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,868 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 19,022 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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SL05 XAU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SL05 XAU, 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 XAU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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