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SO54 OLK

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,437 mi
Last recorded100,437 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,437 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 100,331 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak filter ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,755 miles

Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 205/70/15

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 205/70/15

Fail 14 Mar 2017 97,755 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 205/70/15

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 205/70/15

Pass 9 Mar 2016 92,484 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 86,660 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,311 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,226 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,833 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,204 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 56,200 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,333 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 38,231 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 38,231 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,264 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 OLK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OLK, 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 OLK registered?

SO54 OLK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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