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EO05 LGY

2005 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,299 mi
Last recorded158,299 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 LGY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2014 158,299 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Exhaust System Rusted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 7 Apr 2014 158,299 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Exhaust System Rusted

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 3 Jul 2013 154,670 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 150,017 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 139,050 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 112,838 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 99,016 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 86,514 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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EO05 LGY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EO05 LGY, 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 EO05 LGY registered?

EO05 LGY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EO05 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO05 LGY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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