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GJ55 KXK

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

141,764 mi
Last recorded141,764 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 KXK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 141,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 135,810 miles

surface corrosion around rear subframe fixings

Pass 4 Mar 2022 123,103 miles

Slight surface corrosion to OSR subframe

Pass 11 May 2021 122,071 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 120,990 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 115,835 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 109,510 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 104,337 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 98,414 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 91,823 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 80,086 miles

Rear exhuast silencer corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,913 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front disc's poor/corroded.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 61,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front disc's poor/corroded.

rear wiper rubber split/not clearing.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,541 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,140 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,116 miles

Offside Rear 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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GJ55 KXK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GJ55 KXK, 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 GJ55 KXK registered?

GJ55 KXK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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