MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front lower hub swivel gaitors perishing and cracking
both front strut upper mounts in engine bay cracking / perishing
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
exhaust system rusty
rear exhaust front mounting corroded off but still secure
slightly rusty in places underneath
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose upper ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose upper ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s near mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front lower hub swivel gaitors perishing and cracking
both front strut upper mounts in engine bay cracking / perishing
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
exhaust system rusty
rear exhaust front mounting corroded off but still secure
slightly rusty in places underneath
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
exhaust system rusty
several suspension ball joint dust covers slightly split / perished
slight oil leak
slightly rusty in places underneath
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f suspension top mount perrished
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
offside front tyre has cuts to sidewall
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WF54 FLV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 WF54 FLV, 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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WF54 FLV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 January 2005.
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