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MK05 TXY

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,919 mi
Last recorded123,919 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 TXY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 123,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rusty underside

Fail 10 Mar 2017 123,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rusty underside

Pass 10 Mar 2016 116,734 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 116,734 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 112,761 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 105,660 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 101,637 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 96,996 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 91,562 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 84,677 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 66,962 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,995 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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MK05 TXY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc 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 MK05 TXY, 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 MK05 TXY registered?

MK05 TXY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is MK05 TXY safe to buy?

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