MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
Advise all rear suspension bushes starting to perrish
Advise front brake discs corroded
Advise nearside rear wheel bearing noisey on road test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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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.
Is SO54 OKZ safe to buy?
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