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XT05 TJT

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,768 mi
Last recorded182,768 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXT05 TJT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 182,768 miles

Covers obscuring view

parking lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Apr 2019 180,067 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 19 Mar 2018 174,985 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 170,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp lens slight damage

Pass 7 Apr 2016 163,402 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 150,940 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 126,972 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 126,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 105,447 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 80,459 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,984 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,328 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 48,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,493 miles

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

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

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

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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XT05 TJT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XT05 TJT, 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 XT05 TJT registered?

XT05 TJT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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