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ST54 WYA

2005 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,426 mi
Last recorded111,426 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 WYA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 111,426 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 104,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front calipers have play in pins

Pass 12 Jan 2015 99,179 miles

exhaust flanges very corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 92,388 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 86,409 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,822 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

diff temp light on

Fail 20 Jan 2012 78,822 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

diff temp light on

Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,268 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 64,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,125 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,549 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 WYA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ST54 WYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST54 WYA registered?

ST54 WYA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is ST54 WYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 WYA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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