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SW05 OZP

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,459 mi
Last recorded97,459 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 OZP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,459 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 97,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front steering rod end slight play

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,213 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 78,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,914 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,279 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 45,605 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 May 2011 45,605 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2010 35,865 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 26,385 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,021 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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SW05 OZP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SW05 OZP, 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 SW05 OZP registered?

SW05 OZP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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The MOT history for SW05 OZP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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