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SO54 OKV

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,988 mi
Last recorded126,988 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 OKV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 126,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear subframe arms hangers corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 122,643 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 120,517 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 119,048 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 116,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 116,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear cross member bushes slight play

Fail 1 Mar 2017 102,875 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear cross member bushes slight play

Pass 23 May 2016 100,694 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front top rear and rear inner (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 May 2015 91,896 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust corroded

front crossmember corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 May 2015 91,896 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust corroded

front crossmember corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 May 2014 83,482 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 81,532 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 81,532 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,814 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 70,814 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,585 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 52,989 miles

2 rear tyres slightly perished at sidewalls

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

Nearside Front 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)

nsf tyre has cuts in sidewall

osf tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,636 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 43,636 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,896 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,841 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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SO54 OKV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO54 OKV, 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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SO54 OKV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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