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SV55 XKB

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,583 mi
Last recorded103,583 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 XKB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,583 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front tyres slightly worn at inner edges.

Nearside wiper torn but still clearing screen.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear suspension mounting prescribed area (upper shock mounting) corroded but not seriously weakened.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid seapage at nearside of rack.

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 94,751 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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)

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

Various suspension components corroded.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 94,751 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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)

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

Various suspension components corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,762 miles

undercarrage including suspension components rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2014 66,685 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 49,904 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 43,596 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,571 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,500 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,444 miles

Spare tyre cut and cord exposed

Fail 29 Sep 2009 31,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,201 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XKB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XKB, 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 XKB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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