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SP05 KSY

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,842 mi
Last recorded109,842 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 KSY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 109,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear fuel tank support strap corroded but tank still supported

Pass 2 Feb 2021 108,170 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 108,170 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel filler cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 106,213 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 106,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing Roll bar link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing roll bar link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component missing Anti roll Bar (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 102,761 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,488 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 99,389 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 93,769 miles

Front heat shields insecure

Suspension bushes perished

Fail 18 Jan 2017 93,759 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 pipes at offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Both rear shock absorbers have poor performance

Both rear tyres badly perished

Front heat shields insecure

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 28 Jan 2016 88,202 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

condition of non visible brake pipes unknown

Pass 13 Jan 2015 82,101 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall worn

Rear inner brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,138 miles

exhaust heat shields insecure

slight play in suspension links

Pass 30 Jan 2013 71,933 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 71,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,181 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,383 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,214 miles

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner tread

Fail 19 Jan 2010 52,214 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner tread

Pass 30 Jan 2009 44,857 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,143 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 40,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SP05 KSY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SP05 KSY, 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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What year was SP05 KSY registered?

SP05 KSY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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