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KE05 AED

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,613 mi
Last recorded114,613 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 AED
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 114,613 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 111,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, and discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 90,835 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,021 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 62,843 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 59,305 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 56,355 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,630 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,853 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,940 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 29,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,276 miles

Nearside Front 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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KE05 AED is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KE05 AED, 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 KE05 AED registered?

KE05 AED is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is KE05 AED safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE05 AED shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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