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MJ55 SUA

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,257 mi
Last recorded167,257 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 SUA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 167,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 167,254 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2017 159,348 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 156,553 miles

back disks

radiator has small leak

Pass 1 May 2015 148,005 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 139,930 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 131,351 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 117,802 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 108,415 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 95,368 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 75,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 75,056 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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MJ55 SUA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MJ55 SUA, 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 MJ55 SUA registered?

MJ55 SUA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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