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KL55 FXX

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

114,238 mi
Last recorded114,238 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 FXX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 114,238 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 111,488 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 108,373 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 108,226 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 101,340 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 92,648 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 84,705 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,546 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 68,568 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 68,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,467 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 61,467 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Ride height sensor insecure and likely to foul a moving part (1.9.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,924 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,041 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 14,382 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 12,446 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 10,221 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 8,801 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 7,199 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 6,372 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 5,740 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 FXX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KL55 FXX, 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 FXX registered?

KL55 FXX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is KL55 FXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL55 FXX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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