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C14 LVV

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,298 mi
Last recorded140,298 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 LVV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 140,298 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

No rear seats fitted

Rear diff oil temp high showing on dash

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

Underbody seal on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Dec 2024 137,174 miles

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

rear seats not presented

Pass 2 Jan 2024 125,953 miles

Rear Seat belts not presented

Pass 3 Jan 2023 114,140 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 101,537 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,685 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 89,274 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 84,451 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,836 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front anti roll bar bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges 215/60R16

clutch biting point high

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,755 miles

Offside Front 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 29 May 2015 68,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2015 68,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,074 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 57,563 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 52,922 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 47,435 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,598 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

front brake discs corroded

light scratches to windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Jun 2010 42,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

light scratches to windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2009 38,115 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 38,115 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2008 28,462 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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C14 LVV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C14 LVV, 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 C14 LVV registered?

C14 LVV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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