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MM55 FUE

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,198 mi
Last recorded128,198 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 FUE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 128,198 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 117,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 117,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 106,205 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective frayed on edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,325 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2018 75,325 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,003 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,149 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 58,149 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,097 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,093 miles

rear silencer box and mounts bacoming corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 48,199 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,525 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 41,698 miles

front brake disc inner faces rusted

Fail 21 Dec 2010 38,422 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 38,422 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,559 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,970 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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MM55 FUE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MM55 FUE, 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 MM55 FUE registered?

MM55 FUE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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