MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal rubber worn
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pedal rubber starting to split
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pedal rubber starting to split
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
centre exhaust mounting weak
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Engine light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F fog light inop
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear suspension sits low
O/S/F fog light innop
both front anti roll bar links have slight play
engine and traction warning lights on dash
svery slight play in N/S steering rack drumstick
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S/F fog light innop
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front anti roll bar links have slight play
engine and traction warning lights on dash
svery slight play in N/S steering rack drumstick
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
windscreen cracked at lower edge not in drivers view
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Tyre tread depth N/S/F 1.90mm O/S/F 2.80mm N/S/R 2.00mm O/S/R 2.80mm Min legal tread depth 1.60mm
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EX55 XJN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XJN, 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 XJN registered?
EX55 XJN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 September 2005.
Is EX55 XJN safe to buy?
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