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VX55 VMW

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,117 mi
Last recorded142,117 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VMW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 142,117 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 140,162 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 134,700 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 127,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 119,744 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 112,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 108,389 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 101,294 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,535 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2016 79,475 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 79,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,060 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 64,204 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,924 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,342 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2012 49,342 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,928 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,735 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 16,509 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 VMW is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VMW, 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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VX55 VMW is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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