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VN55 EXZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

216,354 mi
Last recorded216,354 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 EXZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 216,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 209,119 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 209,119 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 201,790 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush perished, but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage form supply pipe to where it joins the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush perished, but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 201,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted to correct level, now as required (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush perished, but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted to correct level, now as required (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage form supply pipe to where it joins the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush perished, but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 196,228 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 188,047 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 187,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 179,292 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 168,802 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 156,645 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 156,645 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 147,644 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 147,644 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 138,149 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 138,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 126,530 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 109,021 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 92,780 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,590 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 55,850 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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VN55 EXZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN55 EXZ, 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 VN55 EXZ registered?

VN55 EXZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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