MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear lower arm bushes. (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
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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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