MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,583 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front shock absorbers corroded.
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Front tyres slightly worn at inner edges.
Nearside wiper torn but still clearing screen.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear suspension mounting prescribed area (upper shock mounting) corroded but not seriously weakened.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering fluid seapage at nearside of rack.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust deteriorated.
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Various suspension components corroded.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust deteriorated.
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Various suspension components corroded.
undercarrage including suspension components rusty
exhaust deteriorated
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Spare tyre cut and cord exposed
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SV55 XKB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 SV55 XKB, 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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SV55 XKB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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