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SV55 PKF

2005 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,646 mi
Last recorded144,646 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 PKF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 144,646 miles

advise all tyres feathering

advise rear pads low

advise rear sills scaby

Fail 10 Jul 2021 144,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

advise all tyres feathering

advise rear pads low

advise rear sills scaby

Pass 1 Jul 2020 132,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 124,021 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 111,768 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 102,444 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 100,502 miles

Front both tyres bald on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2016 100,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both tyres bald on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,375 miles

both rear tyres wearing 3 m/m tread

child seat fitted in rear

Fail 26 Oct 2015 91,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle an rear box corroded (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing 3 m/m tread

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 23 Oct 2014 82,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,709 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,896 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 58,662 miles

front brake disc's pitted on inner face

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,658 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,384 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,228 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 PKF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PKF, 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 PKF registered?

SV55 PKF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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