MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi to pipe connection (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Btm covers fitted
Oil leak ()
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both frobt (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front D (2.4.G.2)
coil spring broken Both rear (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Btm covers fitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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J55 TAX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 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 J55 TAX, 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 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J55 TAX registered?
J55 TAX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 July 2003.
Is J55 TAX safe to buy?
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