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EO05 LHL

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,453 mi
Last recorded155,453 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 LHL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 155,453 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2022 142,055 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 127,881 miles

Nearside Front headlamp top mount damaged but headlamp secure

Fail 16 Feb 2021 127,881 miles

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

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front headlamp top mount damaged but headlamp secure

Pass 27 Jan 2020 121,919 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 121,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 115,918 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 115,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 110,489 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 105,085 miles

Nearside Front tyre distorted on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 99,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 99,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 92,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine managment light on

Pass 26 Feb 2013 78,286 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,472 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,963 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,138 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,956 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 LHL is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EO05 LHL, 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 LHL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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