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XT55 FXT

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,479 mi
Last recorded99,479 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXT55 FXT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 99,479 miles

Offside Rear Outer corrosion around lower seal not to excess

Pass 29 Aug 2024 96,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,580 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 92,734 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 91,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 89,908 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 87,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2018 84,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Aug 2017 80,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (215/55/17) and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Fail 26 Aug 2017 80,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (215/55/17) and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Aug 2016 72,490 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,796 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 66,796 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake Caliper Union (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,492 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,939 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,116 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 31,795 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,678 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,519 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 17,847 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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XT55 FXT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 XT55 FXT, 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 XT55 FXT registered?

XT55 FXT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is XT55 FXT safe to buy?

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