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AV55 MTZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,193 mi
Last recorded102,193 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 MTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 102,193 miles

Front nearside/offside headlamps damp inside not affecting image or affecting light output

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 97,853 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping in folds (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe and associated suspension components lightly corroded, consumerate with age

Pass 14 Nov 2023 94,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe and associated suspension components lightly corroded, consummate with age

Pass 17 Nov 2022 93,148 miles

near side front tyre,wear on outer edge. condension in near side front head light.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 91,255 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,398 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 85,705 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 80,164 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 77,285 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 77,285 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 74,591 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,349 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,184 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 67,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,972 miles

spare wheel fitted offside rear

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,748 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,778 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 55,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 49,788 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 42,858 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,610 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 31,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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AV55 MTZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AV55 MTZ, 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 AV55 MTZ registered?

AV55 MTZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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