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AP54 EBM

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,549 mi
Last recorded161,549 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 EBM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 161,549 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 159,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section (7.1.2)

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Mar 2016 159,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2015 158,573 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2014 144,774 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 123,548 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 103,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate started to distort

brake fluid low

Pass 18 Feb 2010 89,370 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split but still clears screen

Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,226 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 60,226 miles

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

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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AP54 EBM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AP54 EBM, 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 AP54 EBM registered?

AP54 EBM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is AP54 EBM safe to buy?

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