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SO54 OKZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,121 mi
Last recorded156,121 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 156,121 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 156,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 143,212 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 143,209 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Front wipers starting to smear.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 128,167 miles

Advise all rear suspension bushes starting to perrish

Advise front brake discs corroded

Advise nearside rear wheel bearing noisey on road test

Pass 6 May 2014 112,144 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 102,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 95,468 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,614 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,393 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 61,822 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,147 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 OKZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SO54 OKZ, 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 SO54 OKZ registered?

SO54 OKZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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