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KG55 MUU

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

136,801 mi
Last recorded136,801 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 MUU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 136,801 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 136,801 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 117,957 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 113,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2018 107,004 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 100,972 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 95,506 miles

Front no plate damaged but not affecting numbers and letters.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,417 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,535 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 73,459 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headlamp levelling light illuminated

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,830 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 48,340 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,146 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,083 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 MUU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KG55 MUU, 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 KG55 MUU registered?

KG55 MUU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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