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YM54 THK

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,582 mi
Last recorded95,582 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 THK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 95,582 miles

n/s rear bumper taped up

Fail 19 Nov 2025 95,534 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s n/s front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength above and around top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength above and around top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s rear bumper taped up

Pass 4 Dec 2024 93,186 miles

Nearside rear bumper taped up

Offside rear back plate corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 93,181 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broke and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear bumper taped up

Offside rear back plate corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 91,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

all rear arms corrosion

all rear subframe corrosion

front subframe corrosion

n/s front arm corrosion

n/s tyre age cracking

rear inner sills corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2023 91,146 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

all rear arms corrosion

all rear subframe corrosion

front subframe corrosion

n/s front arm corrosion

n/s tyre age cracking

rear inner sills corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2022 89,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x rear from block connector (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 89,550 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x rear from block connector (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 88,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear damage to bumper and light lens but no sharp edges

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes deteriorated/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,999 miles

on/s front lower suspension arm corroding

Fail 9 Oct 2020 86,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower brake pipes heavily greased

all suspension components slightly corroded

both headlight lens's deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2019 84,772 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 84,710 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 81,311 miles

all rear chassis slight corrosion

child seats fitter rear

Front sub frame slight corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2018 81,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front sub frame slight corrosion

all rear chassis slight corrosion

child seats fitter rear

Pass 13 Jan 2017 79,129 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 79,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 73,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,858 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,633 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 59,323 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,426 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 46,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn & pitted

Pass 15 Jan 2011 46,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn & pitted

Fail 22 Jan 2010 38,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 38,189 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 30,856 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 23,625 miles

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

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 THK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YM54 THK, 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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YM54 THK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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