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SP55 VAK

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,767 mi
Last recorded145,767 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 VAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 145,767 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 139,511 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 129,814 miles

o/s/r tyre won on inner edge

outer siull covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2015 129,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

outer siull covers fitted

o/s/r tyre won on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 121,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 105,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 91,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,785 miles

small chip on nearside windscreen

Fail 6 Sep 2011 82,782 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,912 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 70,912 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vibration from heat shield at n/s/f.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,234 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,909 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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SP55 VAK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP55 VAK, 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 SP55 VAK registered?

SP55 VAK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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