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SV55 BYY

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,539 mi
Last recorded72,539 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 BYY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,539 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,781 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 69,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,228 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 63,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,746 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine light on

front registration plate slighty damaged

oil level low

tailgate handle sticking

Fail 29 Sep 2011 54,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine light on

front registration plate slighty damaged

oil level low

tailgate handle sticking

Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,758 miles

front bumper damaged at lower edge but no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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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SV55 BYY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV55 BYY, 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 SV55 BYY registered?

SV55 BYY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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