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EX55 XJN

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,450 mi
Last recorded202,450 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 XJN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 202,450 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 202,447 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 186,187 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 186,187 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 156,844 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 156,840 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 141,434 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 131,028 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 130,775 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 122,320 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 122,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 99,359 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,226 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,123 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 69,113 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,922 miles

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)

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 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.

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