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XT55 PPP

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,271 mi
Last recorded124,271 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXT55 PPP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 124,271 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 115,072 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 108,003 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,735 miles

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

Unable to examine wheel bearings for roughness due to transmission system

Fail 22 Jul 2016 100,735 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 94,601 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 94,601 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 88,289 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 81,293 miles

chipped windscreen

nsr shocker damp

Fail 14 Sep 2012 77,466 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,466 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,442 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,337 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers fitted to sills & undertrays fitted

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 PPP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XT55 PPP registered?

XT55 PPP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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