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EX55 XJC

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

185,634 mi
Last recorded185,634 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 XJC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 185,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 179,137 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 170,907 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 160,350 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 142,471 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 133,196 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 128,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 123,663 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 116,065 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 111,621 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 111,621 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 111,588 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,805 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 103,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 103,386 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 96,175 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,294 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 42,294 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 72,804 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 61,001 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,938 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,240 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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EX55 XJC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EX55 XJC, 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 EX55 XJC registered?

EX55 XJC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is EX55 XJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 XJC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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