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AE55 ELC

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,608 mi
Last recorded138,608 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ELC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 138,608 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 inner arches starting to weaken. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides; see inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides; shocker turrets. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 131,357 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 127,806 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 125,009 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 122,058 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 122,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 119,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 114,902 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 110,902 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 100,741 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to crack on tread areas

o/side front brake sticking slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2012 70,883 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,656 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and slightly perished

Fail 18 Oct 2010 52,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and slightly perished

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,648 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,449 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 ELC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ELC, 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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AE55 ELC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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