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SV55 XKH

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,505 mi
Last recorded75,505 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 XKH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts on sidewall.

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 63,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,898 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 40,283 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,377 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,484 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 22,484 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust heatshields insecure

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 21,849 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 21,155 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 20,751 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 20,197 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 20,104 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres feathering.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 16,551 miles

offside front brake disc corroded on inside

slight brake judder felt on road test

slight corrosion to exhaust

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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SV55 XKH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XKH, 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 SV55 XKH registered?

SV55 XKH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SV55 XKH safe to buy?

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