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KL55 FXV

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,718 mi
Last recorded159,718 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 FXV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 159,718 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded tow bar and rear floor area have surface corrosion advise protection coating (6.6.1)

both front fog light lenses cracked

both front tyres slightly perished also slightly worn on inner edges

power steering pump belt perrished

Fail 7 Jun 2017 159,718 miles

Battery insecure fitted new mounting studs (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded tow bar and rear floor area have surface corrosion advise protection coating (6.6.1)

both front fog light lenses cracked

both front tyres slightly perished also slightly worn on inner edges

power steering pump belt perrished

Pass 11 Nov 2016 159,644 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2015 152,794 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 152,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 134,847 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)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 134,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 107,348 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inside

Fail 12 Jun 2013 107,348 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inside

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 90,703 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 90,703 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,127 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 50,111 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,351 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 FXV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FXV, 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 FXV registered?

KL55 FXV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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