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SV05 ERU

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,239 mi
Last recorded134,239 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 ERU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 134,239 miles

under body needs cleaning

Fail 30 Apr 2018 13,245 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under body needs cleaning

Fail 29 Mar 2018 134,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working x 2 (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under body needs cleaning

Pass 16 Jan 2017 120,649 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 120,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 119,437 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 113,705 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 104,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 89,234 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,200 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

suspect front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,814 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,132 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 56,644 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,378 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,080 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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SV05 ERU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SV05 ERU, 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 SV05 ERU registered?

SV05 ERU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is SV05 ERU safe to buy?

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