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VK55 XXA

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,201 mi
Last recorded125,201 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 XXA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 125,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside covered in mud

Pass 12 Apr 2017 117,058 miles

Rear One Exhaust hanger broken but still supported by 2 more

Fail 12 Apr 2017 117,058 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear One Exhaust hanger broken but still supported by 2 more

Pass 11 Apr 2016 107,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 97,311 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside headlamp washer is damaged.

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

Several cuts in tyres.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 97,311 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside headlamp washer is damaged.

Several cuts in tyres.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 86,355 miles

Engine oil level was low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside headlamp washer is damaged.

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,355 miles

Engine oil level was low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside headlamp washer is damaged.

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,868 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 72,867 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,903 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 46,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 46,882 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,959 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,566 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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VK55 XXA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK55 XXA, 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 VK55 XXA registered?

VK55 XXA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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