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EK55 HGX

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,119 mi
Last recorded151,119 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 HGX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 151,119 miles

Offside Front ajust link broken

Fail 17 Feb 2018 151,116 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front ajust link broken

Pass 28 Mar 2017 148,857 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 144,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 133,182 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 133,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 133,880 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 130,143 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Mar 2013 130,143 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 Mar 2012 121,634 miles

engine management light on

Pass 21 Mar 2011 111,787 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Mar 2010 100,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,249 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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EK55 HGX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EK55 HGX, 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 EK55 HGX registered?

EK55 HGX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is EK55 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 HGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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