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VN55 EYK

2005 Subaru Forester

Beige Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,460 mi
Last recorded113,460 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 EYK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 113,460 miles

Central Rear Upper sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 112,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 110,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 110,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 109,942 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 102,266 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 102,266 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 93,507 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 93,507 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 88,397 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 88,397 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,421 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 80,421 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,878 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,113 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 66,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,593 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,759 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,449 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,433 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 EYK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Beige with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EYK, 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 EYK registered?

VN55 EYK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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