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SUN 4Y

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,099 mi
Last recorded103,099 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUN 4Y
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2024 103,099 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 102,549 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 102,549 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 97,968 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 97,968 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 93,678 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,684 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 83,159 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 78,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pedal Rubbers Worn

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Around Reservoir (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,604 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,288 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 68,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,235 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,400 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills trim covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2013 52,720 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills trim covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,509 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cut to n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,486 miles

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

both nearside tyres worn badly on edges tread not cut as deep

both offside tyres worn slightly on edges

Fail 4 May 2010 36,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 36,964 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 36,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,483 miles

differant wheel on o/s/r

front pads getting low

front wiper starting to split

Fail 16 Apr 2008 22,243 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F tyre worn thin on edges.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,243 miles

N/S/F tyre worn thin on edges.

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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SUN 4Y is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SUN 4Y, 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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SUN 4Y is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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