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EK55 VCX

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,550 mi
Last recorded100,550 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VCX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 100,550 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 94,560 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 88,316 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 88,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 84,183 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 72,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 61,444 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 53,115 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 43,234 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 36,697 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 30,802 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,560 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 26,989 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 29 Nov 2010 23,531 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,060 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 13,210 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 VCX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

EK55 VCX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is EK55 VCX safe to buy?

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