MOT Status
ValidMileage
114,100 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front subframe scabby with corrosion
oil leaks( mainly nearside)
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced wiper blades x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
front subframe scabby with corrosion
oil leaks( mainly nearside)
front number plate deteriorating
o/s/r shock weak
front number plate deteriorating
quite heavy surface corrosion to rear discs
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front stone chip windscreen just on 10mm
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust box rusted
possible slight blow front exhaust manifold area
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front stone chip windscreen just on 10mm
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust box rusted
possible slight blow front exhaust manifold area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
chip in screen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n.s.r tyre on limit outer edge.o.s.r tyre low outer edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Tyre On 3MM outter Edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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EX05 EZJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 EX05 EZJ, 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 EX05 EZJ registered?
EX05 EZJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 March 2005.
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