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EO55 XZF

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,725 mi
Last recorded159,725 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 XZF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 159,725 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2024 155,435 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 152,828 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 148,569 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms join to sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened joins to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner sidewall - unrepairable ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms join to sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 148,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front center pipe joint badly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms join to sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened joins to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner sidewall - unrepairable ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms join to sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 142,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Dec 2018 135,452 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear silencer breaking up outer casing

Pass 6 Feb 2018 119,657 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 100,082 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 100,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 97,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 97,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 92,103 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 92,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 85,877 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 78,622 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,541 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,576 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,968 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 45,044 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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EO55 XZF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EO55 XZF, 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 EO55 XZF registered?

EO55 XZF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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