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KA54 CNC

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

165,693 mi
Last recorded165,693 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 CNC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 165,693 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 164,544 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2023 160,801 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 160,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front sub-frame rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/s/f wheel binding.

Pass 26 Jan 2022 151,374 miles

front sub-frame corroding

n/s/f anti roll bar link has some play

n/s/f lower suspension arm corroding

n/s/r shocker has weep of fluid

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

o/s/f lower suspension arm corroding

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

rear sub-frame corroding

rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2021 142,393 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2020 138,628 miles

both front anti roll bar links have some play

front sub-frame corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2019 128,591 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 120,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 120,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 115,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 109,478 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 104,298 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 95,913 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 89,671 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 83,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 77,326 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,590 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 59,610 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 49,459 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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KA54 CNC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KA54 CNC, 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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KA54 CNC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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