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CE05 LVX

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,298 mi
Last recorded99,298 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 LVX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 99,298 miles

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

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

auxiliary belt perishing and noisy

Fail 2 Aug 2022 99,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

auxiliary belt perishing and noisy

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 91,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 91,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 85,616 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 85,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 82,861 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 74,978 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,187 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,847 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,595 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,541 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,754 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,352 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,113 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,127 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,577 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,510 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,846 miles

advise n/s rear tyre worn

Fail 27 Feb 2008 28,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise n/s rear tyre worn

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 LVX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

CE05 LVX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CE05 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 LVX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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