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DE55 ZKZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,661 mi
Last recorded111,661 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ZKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,661 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 111,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 104,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 104,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 96,168 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 76,539 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 68,196 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 59,040 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,209 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,842 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,983 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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DE55 ZKZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc 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 DE55 ZKZ, 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 DE55 ZKZ registered?

DE55 ZKZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is DE55 ZKZ safe to buy?

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