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SV05 URT

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,929 mi
Last recorded113,929 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 URT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 113,929 miles

Corrosion Through-out

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 113,076 miles

Corrosion Through-out

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 110,688 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 108,512 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 104,921 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 101,128 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 101,128 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 98,080 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 93,899 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 89,098 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 78,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 78,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,267 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 68,265 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,715 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 49,360 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 42,083 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 34,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,869 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 URT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 URT, 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 SV05 URT registered?

SV05 URT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is SV05 URT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 URT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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