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K626 MNJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,428 mi
Last recorded80,428 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK626 MNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 80,428 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 78,578 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 76,504 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 76,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 73,437 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 73,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 69,732 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 69,732 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 66,284 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 64,502 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 64,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 60,016 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 56,035 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 51,608 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 47,381 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 42,170 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 37,931 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 31,660 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 28,647 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 23,748 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 19,553 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 15,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 15,644 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 13,385 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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K626 MNJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K626 MNJ, 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 K626 MNJ registered?

K626 MNJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is K626 MNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K626 MNJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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