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AO54 YAV

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,415 mi
Last recorded135,415 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 YAV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 135,415 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 132,680 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 129,002 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,100 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 118,865 miles

Offside offside headight damaged

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust hanger rusted

slight play in drop links

Pass 5 Sep 2014 105,618 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 95,528 miles

both rear tyres on 2 mm

offside headlight damaged

offside rear shocker starting to leak

play in both front drop links

Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,452 miles

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

offside headlight damaged

slight play in both front drop links

Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,355 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 76,355 miles

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

front pads low

offside front headlight damaged

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,213 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,766 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,678 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2007 35,651 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edges

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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AO54 YAV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AO54 YAV, 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 AO54 YAV registered?

AO54 YAV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is AO54 YAV safe to buy?

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