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CE05 LTZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,382 mi
Last recorded127,382 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 LTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 127,382 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 127,382 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 118,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 116,016 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 108,128 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 103,543 miles

all rear suspension bushes are cracking

wishbone rear bushes are soft

Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,000 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 90,352 miles

slight play in the osf drop link

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,409 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,128 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 78,903 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,289 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,533 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,568 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 58,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,113 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,387 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,117 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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CE05 LTZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CE05 LTZ, 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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CE05 LTZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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