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KG55 MUA

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,421 mi
Last recorded140,421 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 MUA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2021 140,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/suspension area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/ suspension area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 23 Jul 2020 134,250 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 1 Apr 2019 125,331 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,195 miles

engine, sill and under covers fitted, partial examination only

offside front and both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Apr 2018 119,195 miles

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

engine, sill and under covers fitted, partial examination only

offside front and both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2017 112,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower spot lamp not working

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 112,591 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower spot lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive rear jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 109,360 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 109,348 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 104,470 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre badly worn outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2014 104,470 miles

o/s/r tyre badly worn outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 93,307 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 82,625 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 82,625 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,955 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,246 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on very inner tread

Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,562 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 47,051 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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KG55 MUA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KG55 MUA, 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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KG55 MUA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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