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VN55 XTK

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,579 mi
Last recorded134,579 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 XTK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 134,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on inner face. Advise change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms, bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Jun 2026 134,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on inner face. Advise change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms, bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2025 128,666 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 123,454 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 123,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 115,581 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 112,868 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 110,530 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 108,192 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 108,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 105,253 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 99,875 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,275 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 92,005 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,708 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,275 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 77,037 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 68,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 68,370 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 64,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,127 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,778 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 XTK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VN55 XTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN55 XTK registered?

VN55 XTK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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The MOT history for VN55 XTK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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