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SV05 XNK

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,068 mi
Last recorded88,068 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 XNK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,068 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jan 2019 88,068 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 80,920 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 80,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

heatsheilds insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on outer

Pass 18 May 2017 73,700 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 73,695 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2016 64,480 miles

Due to design of front brake calipers pad wear not checked

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked Cv boot has grease, possible very slight pinhole but can see even after clean , monitor in future (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scoring to outer face, (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2015 54,781 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 47,733 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 40,095 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 31,025 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 24,819 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 20,580 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 16,633 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 11,307 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 XNK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green 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 XNK, 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 XNK registered?

SV05 XNK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is SV05 XNK safe to buy?

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