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PX55 SZF

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,590 mi
Last recorded99,590 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 SZF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 99,590 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 99,588 miles

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

Offside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 84,503 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 84,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 69,844 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 69,844 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 56,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,362 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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PX55 SZF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PX55 SZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX55 SZF registered?

PX55 SZF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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The MOT history for PX55 SZF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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