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AF54 AXX

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,206 mi
Last recorded123,206 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 AXX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 123,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2014 113,024 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 97,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp has a slight shadow of a kick off

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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AF54 AXX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF54 AXX, 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

How do I check the history of AF54 AXX?

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What year was AF54 AXX registered?

AF54 AXX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AF54 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 AXX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF54 AXX have outstanding finance?

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