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DS54 EZO

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,677 mi
Last recorded146,677 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 EZO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 146,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspensionball jion dust cover slight deteriorated

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter slight deteriotion

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2018 146,677 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspensionball jion dust cover slight deteriorated

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter slight deteriotion

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 140,046 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 140,046 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO WHEEL BEARING (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2016 125,767 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 125,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front headlamp cover slightly faded

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Nov 2015 118,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres getting low

Fail 14 Nov 2015 118,885 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 109,364 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 98,447 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,670 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,875 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 76,872 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 65,802 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,070 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,518 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 35,233 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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DS54 EZO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS54 EZO, 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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DS54 EZO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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