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SE54 LSX

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,390 mi
Last recorded109,390 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 LSX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 109,390 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 109,374 miles

Emissions not tested major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 103,148 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 94,969 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 94,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 89,167 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 89,167 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,320 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 74,319 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 70,552 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 69,024 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 69,024 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 62,831 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 62,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 59,852 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,462 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 55,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 45,528 miles

Advise front brake discs heavily "lipped" on inside surface.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,528 miles

Advise front brake discs heavily "lipped" on inside surface.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,372 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,159 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,909 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,931 miles

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

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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SE54 LSX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE54 LSX, 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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SE54 LSX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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