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FL55 LNH

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,402 mi
Last recorded138,402 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 LNH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 138,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 138,379 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 131,180 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 131,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 129,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 123,666 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 123,666 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 107,730 miles

offside and nearside front brake pads are wearing thin

rear silencer and retaining brackets are coroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 102,595 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 96,166 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,854 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,083 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 87,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 39,773 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 LNH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL55 LNH, 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 LNH registered?

FL55 LNH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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