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EF54 LPA

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,425 mi
Last recorded144,425 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 LPA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2016 144,425 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 125,772 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 108,486 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 94,916 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 79,647 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 66,965 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades split nsf and osf but still clearing screen

Pass 23 Dec 2010 55,231 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 43,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 35,832 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 30,276 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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EF54 LPA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF54 LPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF54 LPA registered?

EF54 LPA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is EF54 LPA safe to buy?

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