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PF54 XGM

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,267 mi
Last recorded115,267 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 XGM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 115,267 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 103,830 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 103,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle commercial tyre fitted (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 98,194 miles

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

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

both head light lenses slightly crazed

Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,048 miles

Both front remould tyres are starting to seperate

Fail 8 Jun 2017 95,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Both front remould tyres are starting to seperate

Pass 26 May 2016 87,932 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 87,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,213 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,213 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 73,848 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 68,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 68,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,657 miles

part of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2011 51,173 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,798 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,241 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,589 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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PF54 XGM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PF54 XGM, 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 PF54 XGM registered?

PF54 XGM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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