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SO54 OLT

2005 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,906 mi
Last recorded107,906 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 OLT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 107,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside, inner wings, brake and suspension corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2024 103,759 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 101,815 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 101,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 95,670 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 83,647 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,656 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,318 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 65,910 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 65,862 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting aera (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 61,716 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 61,681 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 58,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

middle exhaust flange is worn thin

Pass 7 Jun 2016 54,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2016 54,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,680 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2014 45,724 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,462 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,775 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,881 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,276 miles

front wiper blades tearing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 20,949 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 OLT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 OLT, 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 OLT registered?

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

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