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MM54 JDM

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,084 mi
Last recorded132,084 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 JDM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 132,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 126,959 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 126,953 miles

Emissions unable to be completed modified exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 119,392 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 113,939 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 105,822 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,355 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 98,537 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 92,782 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 83,397 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 74,085 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 74,085 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,839 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 58,021 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 54,623 miles

both front brake pads low

both rear brakes pads low

rear exhurst box crodded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 49,830 miles

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges/low

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,503 miles

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

engine oil level on lower limit

front tyres starting to wear low

n/s headlight aim on lower limit

slight scoring to inner front brake discs

Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,682 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit needs attention

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen close to limit

Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,964 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,825 miles

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

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

both front brake discs inner surfaces worn near to limit.and front brake disc pads worn near to minimum thickness.

both rear tyres worn to 3mm centre tread area and inner/outer edges to 2mm.

rear brake disc pads approx 75% worn.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,311 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 19,426 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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MM54 JDM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 MM54 JDM, 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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What year was MM54 JDM registered?

MM54 JDM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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