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SV55 TNZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,165 mi
Last recorded144,165 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 TNZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 144,165 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 144,165 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s & o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL! Had to top up before test - 3 litres oil.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 132,240 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under tray fitted at front of vehicle

Fail 3 Apr 2017 132,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing trapped under the sat (5.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under tray fitted at front of vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2017 131,737 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)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Statutory seat belt missing trapped under seat ? (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 108,723 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 86,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 86,675 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,448 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,275 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 51,275 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,018 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,194 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 31,023 miles

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

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

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

front discs both slightly corroded and scored

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,377 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,565 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 TNZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TNZ, 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 TNZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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