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SV55 GYP

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,748 mi
Last recorded136,748 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 GYP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 136,748 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 128,337 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 127,226 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 127,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 121,535 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 114,135 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 113,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,403 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 100,048 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f Tyre outer edge worn

Pass 22 Sep 2014 93,224 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 93,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,724 miles

vehicle undertray damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 86,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle undertray damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2012 79,034 miles

the exhaust is perishing/rusting and is in poor condition

there is corossion on the underside in various places

Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,158 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,806 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 55,377 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,884 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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SV55 GYP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SV55 GYP, 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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SV55 GYP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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