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SO54 OLM

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,836 mi
Last recorded113,836 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 OLM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 113,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 113,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 104,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 98,112 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 98,112 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 90,487 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 81,889 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 81,889 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 72,194 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 60,840 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,586 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 35,392 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 OLM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLM, 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 OLM registered?

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

Is SO54 OLM safe to buy?

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