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AE55 EKL

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,343 mi
Last recorded155,343 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 EKL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 155,343 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 148,672 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 140,457 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 131,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear inner wheel arches heavily undersield

Pass 4 Oct 2021 122,697 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 114,388 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 109,243 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 105,392 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 101,267 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,979 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,219 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,246 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 73,288 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 62,110 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,548 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 28,727 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,017 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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AE55 EKL is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE55 EKL, 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 AE55 EKL registered?

AE55 EKL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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