MOT Status
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216,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
engine covers under trays sill covers present
undere side age related corrosion
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
engine covers under trays sill covers present
undere side age related corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front side repeator slight damage
engine covers under trays fitted
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower c frame bolted to subframe holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front side repeator slight damage
engine covers under trays fitted
Front subframe corroded
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
engine covers under trays fitted
under side age related corrosion
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL, MARKED IN YELLOW. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front X2 FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING.
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective POLISH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light IN MIRROR. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 215/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND CUT IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 NSR/OSR SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative front and rear suspension links are broken (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
covers and under-trays obscuring view
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
covers and under-trays obscuring view
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, fronts worse (3.5.1i)
surface corrosion to underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
slight corrosion to underside of vehicle and some components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
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FN55 JXZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FN55 JXZ, 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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FN55 JXZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 September 2005.
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