MOT Status
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134,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has multiple tears through to the cords where tread joins sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre starting to deteriorate
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed on the top and bottom of the arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst section(next to mid pipe section) corroded,fractured weld and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside inner part of the front sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
both rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and xs play in bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))
both rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front to rear brake pipe from joiner to flexy-surface rust
offside front to rear brake pipe from joiner to flexy -surface rust
rear catalyst section of the exhaust deteriorating
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer part of the tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front to rear brake pipe from joiner to flexy-surface rust
offside front to rear brake pipe from joiner to flexy -surface rust
rear catalyst section of the exhaust deteriorating
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear diff oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear diff oil leak
Fronts discs poor condition
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SP05 UPV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 UPV, 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 UPV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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