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CW54 LTK

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,404 mi
Last recorded61,404 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 LTK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 61,404 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 57,799 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 57,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 53,933 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 53,933 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 47,148 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 39,774 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension rusting

Fail 5 Oct 2020 39,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension rusting

Pass 25 Sep 2019 37,671 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 37,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 36,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,965 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 35,508 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 35,508 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,541 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 39,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking within tread but currently not showing cord.

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,316 miles

N/S/F tyre deteriorated

O/S/F tyre deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 33,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

N/S/F tyre deteriorated

O/S/F tyre deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 32,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 31,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 31,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 30,119 miles

both rear tyres are wearing thin

Pass 18 Jan 2011 28,143 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 23,896 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,110 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 16,734 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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CW54 LTK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CW54 LTK, 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 CW54 LTK registered?

CW54 LTK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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