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AK55 RXM

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,555 mi
Last recorded124,555 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 RXM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 124,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 124,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 117,079 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 106,649 miles

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

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

eng man light on

Fail 20 Feb 2013 95,815 miles

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 95,815 miles

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,355 miles

Wheel bearing not checked because of drag caused by four wheel drive system.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,498 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 62,299 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,980 miles

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

engine warning light on

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 RXM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK55 RXM, 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 AK55 RXM registered?

AK55 RXM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is AK55 RXM safe to buy?

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