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YM54 CAO

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,336 mi
Last recorded142,336 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 CAO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 142,336 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 142,329 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 138,188 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 131,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 124,083 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 114,136 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 114,136 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 104,539 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 97,054 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 88,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,660 miles

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still secure

Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,497 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,594 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,632 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,151 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Jan 2008 19,879 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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YM54 CAO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YM54 CAO, 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 YM54 CAO registered?

YM54 CAO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is YM54 CAO safe to buy?

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