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MX55 PVA

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,088 mi
Last recorded157,088 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 PVA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 157,088 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 148,261 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 148,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 134,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 127,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 109,701 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight surface rust under body

Fail 6 Jun 2019 109,631 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight surface rust under body

Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,684 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 94,539 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake efficiency only just met(18%

Pass 20 Apr 2017 84,754 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 84,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,581 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,248 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,250 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,924 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 38,479 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 32,947 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,986 miles

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

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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MX55 PVA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc 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 MX55 PVA, 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 MX55 PVA registered?

MX55 PVA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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