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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside door mirror side repeter dim
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front low thread
both front fog lights not working and deteration
brake fluid slight low
car rusty under side hole in n/s far rear panel
exhaust very rusty
slight damaged on front bumper
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside door mirror side repeter dim
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front low thread
both front fog lights not working and deteration
brake fluid slight low
car rusty under side hole in n/s far rear panel
exhaust very rusty
slight damaged on front bumper
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
car very rusty underneath
cruise control light on and flashing
near side and off side corners under rear wings.very rusty
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
car very rusty underneath
cruise control light on and flashing
near side and off side corners under rear wings.very rusty
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small rust holes on inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear washers dont work
car is very rusty on the underside
near side rear inner lower underneath quarter panel small rusty holes
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both front fog light rusty
exhaust very rusty
steering rack slight wet
under side off car very rusty very
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SY55 NOH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SY55 NOH, 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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SY55 NOH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 October 2005.
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