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EJ55 ZHH

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,275 mi
Last recorded143,275 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 ZHH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 143,275 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 143,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 134,388 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 134,379 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 130,472 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 130,462 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 127,488 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 124,956 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 124,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 122,617 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 117,096 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 111,262 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 99,341 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 91,530 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 91,530 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,254 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 79,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,905 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,065 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,107 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 59,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 51,638 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 51,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EJ55 ZHH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EJ55 ZHH, 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 EJ55 ZHH registered?

EJ55 ZHH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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