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M8 FXT

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,333 mi
Last recorded182,333 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 FXT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 182,333 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 181,659 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 176,890 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 165,195 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 156,422 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 142,311 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 126,729 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 110,127 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 110,127 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,331 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,482 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,636 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 67,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 59,621 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,621 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 50,485 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,180 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,005 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,279 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,332 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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M8 FXT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M8 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 M8 FXT registered?

M8 FXT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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