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DN54 FCL

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,395 mi
Last recorded80,395 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 FCL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2026 80,395 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Inner arch and sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/ Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/outer sill and floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded/ covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded/covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded/ covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded/ covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 74,082 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From weld rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Visible tread only inner corner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end and union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end and union (1.1.11 (c))

Some general corrosion to floor pan and suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2024 69,202 miles

Both front tyres mutable minor cuts to tread

Floor pan corroded minor hole starting n/s/rear inner sill, outer sills etc not visible du to plastic trims

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Visible tread only (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill has a minor hole starting (Outer sills not visible du to plastic covers ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 67,278 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 64,402 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 63,063 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 62,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 60,447 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 56,884 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 53,271 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 50,019 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 46,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

small chips in screen

Pass 15 Jan 2015 42,716 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,582 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,008 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 32,535 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 30,800 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 26,761 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,133 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

vehicle may require tracking

Fail 16 Jan 2009 22,133 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

vehicle may require tracking

Pass 4 Jan 2008 15,521 miles

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

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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DN54 FCL is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DN54 FCL, 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 DN54 FCL registered?

DN54 FCL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 January 2005.

Is DN54 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN54 FCL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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