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SR05 CFL

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,792 mi
Last recorded102,792 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 CFL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 102,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,967 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 79,967 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 77,913 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,196 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,409 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,680 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,194 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,834 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,885 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 24,681 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,523 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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SR05 CFL is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SR05 CFL, 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 SR05 CFL registered?

SR05 CFL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is SR05 CFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR05 CFL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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