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FM55 PKZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

200,034 mi
Last recorded200,034 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 PKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 200,034 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 199,854 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 183,130 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 173,673 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 171,569 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 167,922 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

passenger headlight dim when first switched on suspect bad earth

Fail 5 Oct 2018 167,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

passenger headlight dim when first switched on suspect bad earth

Pass 9 Oct 2017 164,215 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 158,505 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 152,507 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken but system supported

engine oil leak, engine oil level low

rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 8 Oct 2014 143,420 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 135,549 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 135,549 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 121,935 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2011 105,598 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 89,499 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,362 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 74,343 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 73,980 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 73,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 56,189 miles

rear wiper rubber split

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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FM55 PKZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FM55 PKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM55 PKZ registered?

FM55 PKZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is FM55 PKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM55 PKZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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