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EN54 ZDP

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,400 mi
Last recorded101,400 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 ZDP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 101,400 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 101,400 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 99,693 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 97,277 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 95,388 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,860 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 90,744 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 88,740 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 85,270 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases To catalyst flange weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

sill trims and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2017 82,203 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 82,203 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,985 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 75,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 71,384 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 71,384 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,459 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 59,869 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,980 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,474 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 37,376 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,389 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,517 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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EN54 ZDP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EN54 ZDP, 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 EN54 ZDP registered?

EN54 ZDP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is EN54 ZDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN54 ZDP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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