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FJ55 KYS

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,268 mi
Last recorded133,268 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 KYS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2018 133,268 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between catalyst and center pipe flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between center pipe and tailbox flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 123,549 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 113,787 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 103,552 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 94,620 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,285 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,506 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 62,606 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 62,606 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,321 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 53,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,372 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,803 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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FJ55 KYS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJ55 KYS, 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 FJ55 KYS registered?

FJ55 KYS is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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