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MX55 PVE

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,059 mi
Last recorded187,059 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 PVE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 187,059 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 171,014 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Feb 2022 171,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Mar 2021 170,898 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 151,395 miles

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

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both rear lamps damaged no effect on light colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 151,348 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 146,299 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 135,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 135,306 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 128,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bang on limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bang on limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bang on limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust corroded round flange ok at this time

Pass 10 Oct 2014 123,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 118,081 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 112,499 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 112,499 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 105,191 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 105,074 miles

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

Front brake discs are getting rusty.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 99,592 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 95,234 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 88,606 miles

n/s/r tyre worn very low and only just on the legal limit

small stone chip in windscreen but within required perimeter.

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 PVE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MX55 PVE, 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 PVE registered?

MX55 PVE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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