MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,674 miAbove average mileage for this year
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oil leaks
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leaks
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front bumper in poor condition
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front bumper in poor condition
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front bumper in poor condition
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front bumper in poor condition
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
damage n/s front bumper
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
damage n/s front bumper
Offside 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)
front bumper poor condition
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SV05 XNJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 SV05 XNJ, 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 XNJ registered?
SV05 XNJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.
Is SV05 XNJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SV05 XNJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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