MOT Status
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101,720 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear light unit damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S Worn, O/S Blade Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front /centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front brake pads getting low 3 - 4 mm
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Slight exhaust leak centre/front section.
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Slight exhaust leak centre/front section.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear ()
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Slight damage to nearside rear light unit
Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear silencer box corroding.
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake disc's in poor condition
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake disc's in poor condition
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust corroded
both front brake discs badly corroded within the limit.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EO05 LHK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LHK, 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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EO05 LHK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2005.
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