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FL55 LND

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,279 mi
Last recorded126,279 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 LND
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 126,279 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 121,865 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 111,715 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 111,715 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 106,224 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 97,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,057 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN TO 3MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN TO 2MM

Pass 29 Sep 2014 72,548 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 58,502 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,973 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,740 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,934 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,790 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 12,318 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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FL55 LND is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FL55 LND, 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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What year was FL55 LND registered?

FL55 LND is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FL55 LND safe to buy?

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