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KY55 FXW

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,249 mi
Last recorded107,249 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 FXW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 107,249 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 98,201 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 98,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 94,270 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 86,340 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 86,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 75,386 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 66,805 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 60,748 miles

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

n/s front tyre has cut in outter sidewall but not to cords

Pass 16 May 2014 47,840 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 39,582 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,860 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,173 miles

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic cover sills

Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,320 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,669 miles

both front tyres slight wear on the inner and outer edge

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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KY55 FXW is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KY55 FXW, 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 KY55 FXW registered?

KY55 FXW is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is KY55 FXW safe to buy?

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