MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs corroded and scored .
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)
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)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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