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SP05 UPN

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,362 mi
Last recorded130,362 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 130,362 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 128,916 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 128,916 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 123,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underneath has corrosion throughout all panels

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner door sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 123,679 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill where cross member bolts on (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underneath has corrosion throughout all panels

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner door sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 114,709 miles

NSR tyre perished/cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn

Rear wheel bearings cannot be spun to check for roughness - cannot spin wheel by hand fast enough as 4x4

Sills & floor corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 114,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat & back section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes (Both) to valve block from inside body (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear from valve block (Both pipes) (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NSR tyre perished/cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn

Rear wheel bearings cannot be spun to check for roughness - cannot spin wheel by hand fast enough as 4x4

Sills & floor corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 106,981 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 102,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 87,390 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,671 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,976 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,282 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,335 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 UPN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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