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AE55 XKP

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,722 mi
Last recorded95,722 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XKP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 95,722 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 95,722 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,804 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 88,658 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,787 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 69,110 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

nearside front tyre wearing at edges

offside front tyre wearing at edges

Pass 2 Dec 2014 57,262 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 40,922 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 40,584 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,097 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 23,521 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

damage on osf door and wing but no sharp edges

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,345 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,014 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 XKP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XKP, 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 XKP registered?

AE55 XKP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is AE55 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 XKP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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