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AK55 EFO

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,034 mi
Last recorded151,034 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 EFO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 151,034 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 147,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 147,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 143,944 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear chassis legs corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 143,944 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear chassis legs corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 141,198 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 141,193 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill panel holed next to osr suspension (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 129,777 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 129,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 126,222 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 104,990 miles

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

clutch pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Fail 4 Oct 2013 104,986 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,474 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,021 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,821 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,527 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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AK55 EFO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK55 EFO, 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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AK55 EFO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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