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FV54 VWC

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,290 mi
Last recorded138,290 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 VWC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 138,290 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 138,290 miles

Rear Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 137,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 137,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 136,180 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 135,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 132,503 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 130,743 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 126,983 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 122,151 miles

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

Rear SUB FRAME GETTING RUSTY

Fail 19 Oct 2018 122,151 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear SUB FRAME GETTING RUSTY

Pass 14 Jun 2018 120,976 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 120,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear seat belt does not operate as intended

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all brake hose ferrules corroded

no coolant in expansion tank

Pass 12 Apr 2017 109,554 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Apr 2016 99,252 miles

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

Nearside inner tie rod slight play

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where pipes enter floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 2 Apr 2016 99,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside inner tie rod slight play

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where pipes enter floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,422 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 85,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,233 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 72,233 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2012 59,649 miles

tyres have small cuts almost to cords, o/s/f worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 May 2011 50,416 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 38,236 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,282 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 21,723 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wiper blade split

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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FV54 VWC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FV54 VWC, 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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FV54 VWC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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