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MH55 ZFE

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,800 mi
Last recorded108,800 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 ZFE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 108,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2018 103,154 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 99,298 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 99,298 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 95,131 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 95,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 90,465 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,749 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2014 84,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,786 miles

body damage nsf

brake pedal rubber worn

nsf link bar has slight play in ball joint

nsf tyre close to legal limit outer edge

removed sat nav holder off of screen

Fail 7 Nov 2013 76,784 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

body damage nsf

brake pedal rubber worn

nsf link bar has slight play in ball joint

nsf tyre close to legal limit outer edge

removed sat nav holder off of screen

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,731 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 58,109 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,087 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,037 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 36,037 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,173 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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MH55 ZFE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MH55 ZFE, 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 MH55 ZFE registered?

MH55 ZFE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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