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AO55 MJE

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,878 mi
Last recorded122,878 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 MJE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 122,878 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 122,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 115,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid recommend checking

Fail 10 Dec 2019 115,475 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also Worn Inner & Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 107,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 107,264 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 95,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BORDERLINE PASS BENEFIT GIVEN TO PRESENTER (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,394 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,881 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 74,881 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,624 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake discs slightly corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,492 miles

off side front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 19 Sep 2013 66,492 miles

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

off side front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,397 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2011 59,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,745 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,554 miles

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

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

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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AO55 MJE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO55 MJE, 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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AO55 MJE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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