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ST05 GOA

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,727 mi
Last recorded147,727 miles
Recorded on8 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 GOA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2023 147,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2023 147,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 parts (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components anti-roll bar linkage distorted/fouling (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components anti-roll bar linkage distorted/fouling (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2022 139,021 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 139,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 133,996 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 130,214 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 120,973 miles

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

will need 4 tyres soon

Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,106 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,055 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,676 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,309 miles

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

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)

rear seat belts not tested due to dog cage

Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,742 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 73,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,463 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear pads low

Fail 22 Apr 2013 65,463 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear pads low

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,652 miles

inner front brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,769 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,032 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,464 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,474 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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ST05 GOA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST05 GOA, 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 ST05 GOA registered?

ST05 GOA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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