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M16 KGH

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

138,577 mi
Last recorded138,577 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 KGH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 138,577 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2025 135,294 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 125,816 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 116,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 107,484 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 98,826 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,940 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 74,233 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,261 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 61,257 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 57,384 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 57,376 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,081 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,439 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 43,380 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,500 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,688 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,733 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,126 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,731 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,722 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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M16 KGH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc 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 M16 KGH, 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 M16 KGH registered?

M16 KGH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is M16 KGH safe to buy?

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