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SP55 VUK

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,309 mi
Last recorded93,309 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 VUK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at junction piece (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 93,304 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at junction piece (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust system fouling front heat shield and rear subframe

Pass 15 Jul 2017 83,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 76,850 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 76,849 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear rubber mountings missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind causing slight pull to right

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,700 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 72,695 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 67,777 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,830 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,844 miles

Nearside 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 16 Sep 2011 49,655 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,518 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,331 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,719 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 27,607 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 VUK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

SP55 VUK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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