MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
vehicle under body under sealed
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
vehicle under body under sealed
Coolant leak ()
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
vehicle under body undersealed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
dampness around gearbox
eml on
front brake discs corroded
underside of vehicle corroded and muddy
An oil leak exists at nearside driveshaft oil seal(gearbox seal).Both front rollbar links have slight play.
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SP05 GJK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 SP05 GJK, 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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SP05 GJK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 April 2005.
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