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CAZ 1951

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,808 mi
Last recorded136,808 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 1951
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 136,808 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

varying levels of corrosion to suspension components front and rear

Fail 17 May 2025 136,808 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

varying levels of corrosion to suspension components front and rear

Pass 17 Feb 2024 130,013 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside advise polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 116,885 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 116,885 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 114,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively rear (1.2.1 (f))

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 112,626 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 111,335 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 103,723 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 98,553 miles

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,145 miles

rear tyres cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2017 96,143 miles

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,119 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,426 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,688 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,519 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,527 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,435 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,326 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,378 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,802 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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CAZ 1951 is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CAZ 1951, 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 CAZ 1951 registered?

CAZ 1951 is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CAZ 1951 safe to buy?

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