MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,848 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded (1.1.14 (d))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded by mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal and slightly corroded in union by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting rubber starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced radius arm bolt through hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced radius arm bolt through hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all shock absorbers corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underbody sealant (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor to clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front shock absorber corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor to clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
under side of vehicle covered in underbody sealant reducing view of testable items
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres bald on inner edges .215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes out of floor (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust box deteriorated and mounting bracket very weak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres bald on inner edges .215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes out of floor (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust box deteriorated and mounting bracket very weak
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
light fraying o/s/f seat belt
n/s/f headlamp damaged
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f and n/s/f brakediscs pitted and scored,not affecting performance.
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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KG55 MUE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 MUE, 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 MUE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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