MOT Status
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76,807 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front fog lights not working
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front fog lights not working
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
both front tyres cracking and perrishing
front discs need changing soon
n/side rear tyre cracking and perrishing
n/side rear wheel buckled on inner rim
rear numberplate needs changing soon
Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails and lower body panels have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails and lower body panels have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management light staying on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine management light staying on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SS55 KAS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 SS55 KAS, 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 SS55 KAS registered?
SS55 KAS is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 October 2005.
Is SS55 KAS safe to buy?
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