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VX55 MFF

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,034 mi
Last recorded100,034 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 MFF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 100,034 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 97,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 97,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 97,723 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 90,575 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 90,354 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic under trays fitted impairing inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2018 89,586 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 88,487 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 74,724 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 54,536 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 54,536 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2014 50,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,061 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 32,280 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE AT LIMIT OF 1.6mm

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

front tyres worn smooth on edges

rear tyres worn smooth on edges

Fail 3 May 2011 32,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE AT LIMIT OF 1.6mm

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

front tyres worn smooth on edges

rear tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,888 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 20,915 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 MFF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MFF, 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 MFF registered?

VX55 MFF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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