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SP55 RHF

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,807 mi
Last recorded252,807 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 RHF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 252,807 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 241,228 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 231,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion at sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 220,625 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded at radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A smaller than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion near suspension mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion near suspension mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bumper dented

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 209,871 miles

engine undertray fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2018 209,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 195,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 6 Jan 2017 195,718 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket on cat (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange on cat deteriorated - slight leak (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Jan 2016 184,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 184,345 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 171,049 miles

h/lamps poor

Pass 8 Jan 2014 152,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 152,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 2 Nov 2012 127,067 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 106,428 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 106,428 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 82,774 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 82,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,007 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 70,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 56,964 miles

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

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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SP55 RHF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SP55 RHF, 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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SP55 RHF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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