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ST54 MWV

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,292 mi
Last recorded186,292 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 MWV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 186,292 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear shocks slightly worn damping effect

Pass 8 Oct 2015 176,916 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 170,668 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 170,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 164,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on.

offside headlight low output.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 152,491 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 152,475 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 137,464 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 115,740 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 115,729 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 89,416 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,672 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 MWV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 ST54 MWV, 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 ST54 MWV registered?

ST54 MWV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is ST54 MWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 MWV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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