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VX55 KKT

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,531 mi
Last recorded111,531 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 KKT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 111,531 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 107,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 103,770 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers under trays fitted

under side age related corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2019 103,485 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,442 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 100,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,582 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all coil springs are corroded/rusty

rear diff is damp with oil

Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,193 miles

All four road springs slightly corroded

Fuel filler neck starting to corode

Rear Brake pipe unions slightly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 87,198 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 87,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,306 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,304 miles

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

underbody is slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 79,304 miles

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

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

underbody is slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs worn lipped

Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,559 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,315 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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VX55 KKT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VX55 KKT, 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 VX55 KKT registered?

VX55 KKT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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