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SP55 VUT

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,130 mi
Last recorded78,130 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 VUT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 78,130 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,346 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 73,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 73,827 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened AND HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,437 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,448 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 72,448 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,949 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 69,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,032 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,466 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 57,793 miles

Both front tyres have slight cracking.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,132 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,920 miles

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

tail exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2013 47,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

tail exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,762 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,432 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 40,432 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,720 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 28,920 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 22,118 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 VUT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

SP55 VUT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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