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CE05 LUO

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,382 mi
Last recorded151,382 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 LUO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 151,382 miles

Nearside Rear Outer rear n/s outer light lens damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2024 146,531 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 141,600 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 135,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 129,633 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 124,093 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 116,772 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 109,462 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 102,811 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,971 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 84,853 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,516 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 64,899 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,998 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 51,411 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,486 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,729 miles

advise front pads

Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,619 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,410 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 LUO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LUO, 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

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What year was CE05 LUO registered?

CE05 LUO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is CE05 LUO safe to buy?

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