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KL55 FXT

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,065 mi
Last recorded152,065 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 FXT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 152,065 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 147,650 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 139,920 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 130,597 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 123,619 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 111,393 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 111,393 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 104,158 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 104,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in offside rear tyre shoulder

Fail 6 Mar 2013 88,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 88,769 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,417 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,235 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 39,235 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,859 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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KL55 FXT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KL55 FXT, 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 KL55 FXT registered?

KL55 FXT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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