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AD54 PYX

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

150,153 mi
Last recorded150,153 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 PYX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 150,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 140,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2022 132,586 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 124,076 miles

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2020 116,467 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2019 108,722 miles

cebtre exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 102,671 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 102,670 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 96,596 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 96,596 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,932 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,572 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 79,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,177 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,575 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,375 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,872 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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AD54 PYX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AD54 PYX, 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 AD54 PYX registered?

AD54 PYX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 February 2005.

Is AD54 PYX safe to buy?

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