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GJ55 KXE

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

176,292 mi
Last recorded176,292 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 KXE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 176,292 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 176,288 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 175,027 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror and repeater light (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside drive shaft inner boot missing

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 155,653 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 155,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage repeater lamp (6.1.C.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 133,063 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 112,166 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 111,965 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges

nearside side repeater lamp lens damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,148 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 91,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,201 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 71,201 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 53,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 53,202 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,032 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,938 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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GJ55 KXE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GJ55 KXE, 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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GJ55 KXE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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