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SV55 PKO

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,580 mi
Last recorded125,580 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 125,580 miles

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

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 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)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 125,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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 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)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 125,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded In front of wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded In front of wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 112,675 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 112,570 miles

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)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 98,945 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 85,815 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 85,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,461 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 57,884 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,030 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 47,029 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,380 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 17,199 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 16,726 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,573 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 PKO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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