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ST05 VLP

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,712 mi
Last recorded112,712 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 VLP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,712 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 104,764 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 84,323 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,473 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,771 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp inop.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 51,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f fog lamp inop.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,234 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 VLP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST05 VLP registered?

ST05 VLP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is ST05 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 VLP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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