MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,651 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH FRONT DISCS N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR SHOCKER MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR SILLS N/S O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes joining to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front headlight ingress of water
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking at pipe/hose joint corroded at fitting (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes joining to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front headlight ingress of water
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute Staying on and not flashing. (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At centre join. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute Staying on and not flashing. (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both center to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both . (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both center to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Bracket corroding. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Bot center to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner and outer bushes splitting. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner and outer bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
All rear track control arm bushes cracking.
Center exhaust bracket snaped but exhaust still supported.
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
All rear track control arm bushes cracking.
Center exhaust bracket snaped but exhaust still supported.
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
offside front lower windscreen damaged,not affecting view from drivers seat
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both sills coverd
head lamp wash on bumper part mising
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
sill covers fitted
underside of vehicle very muddy
sill covers fitted
under car very muddy
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
sill covers fitted
under car very muddy
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SN55 HLY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SN55 HLY, 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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SN55 HLY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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