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SP05 PXX

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,019 mi
Last recorded191,019 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 PXX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 191,019 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill including wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill, including wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Under body surface corrosion an testable components and surfaces

Pass 18 May 2018 180,734 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear bumper support panels holed and corroded

Under body surface corrosion on testable components and surfaces

Fail 11 May 2018 180,729 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Brake flexi (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake flexi (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high NOT ADJUSTED (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear bumper support panels holed and corroded

Under body surface corrosion on testable components and surfaces

Pass 26 Apr 2017 172,624 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Uneven wear inner edge of offside rear tyre

x 1 rear exhaust mount off

Fail 19 Apr 2017 172,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

x 1 rear exhaust mount off

Pass 12 Apr 2016 160,647 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear lower arm bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 160,561 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear lower arm bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 157,298 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 157,298 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 156,487 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 136,411 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 117,901 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 95,347 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 70,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,730 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,010 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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SP05 PXX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PXX, 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 PXX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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