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ST54 MWO

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,276 mi
Last recorded125,276 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 MWO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2019 125,276 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Park lever (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Loose at flexy (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coolant leak Constant drip from radiator ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And X member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From off side rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both near side and off side at sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tail gate not opening

Rear Under body slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 120,900 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 120,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped excessive corrosion of mounting area (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped excessive corrosion of mounting area (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 117,337 miles

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 117,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure clips corroded at fuel tank (7.2.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 107,928 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey on road test

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from engine sump

Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil sump corroded and leaking

fuel pipe at tank slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 90,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded and scored .

Pass 12 Dec 2012 80,453 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 80,453 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 70,498 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 70,498 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 60,596 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 60,596 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 50,258 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,032 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 30,124 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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ST54 MWO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ST54 MWO, 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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ST54 MWO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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