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SP05 UTE

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,863 mi
Last recorded71,863 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 UTE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear trailing arm bushes perished slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2018 68,407 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,797 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,855 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 62,852 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 59,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light ON

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,461 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,590 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,841 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,800 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,431 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 26,915 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in outer and inner sidewalls.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,915 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in outer and inner sidewalls.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,843 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 UTE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

SP05 UTE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is SP05 UTE safe to buy?

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