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AK05 TXJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,833 mi
Last recorded111,833 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TXJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 111,833 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 111,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 106,745 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 106,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 99,194 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 99,194 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,770 miles

all tyres down to about 3mm tread depth

Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 87,361 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 80,789 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,789 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,314 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,346 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,281 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,826 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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AK05 TXJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK05 TXJ, 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 AK05 TXJ registered?

AK05 TXJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is AK05 TXJ safe to buy?

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