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SV55 UYD

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,656 mi
Last recorded102,656 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 102,656 miles

centre exhaust leaking slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2019 98,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, outer side wall worn

Offside rear shock absorber has light misting of oil

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, outer side wall worn

Pass 29 Sep 2018 94,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes have some corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Some corrosion to secondary panelling in rear wheel arches.

Pass 30 Sep 2017 89,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and flange rusty (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at end / joint onto hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at end / joint onto hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.2.6)

Rear rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2016 82,634 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 76,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 63,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,516 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on rear silencer.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,674 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,044 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 36,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,919 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,513 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 UYD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UYD, 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 UYD registered?

SV55 UYD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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