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FV55 LME

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,623 mi
Last recorded116,623 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LME
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 116,623 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 101,095 miles

car heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Apr 2018 101,094 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

car heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2017 95,058 miles

underside coated with underseal

Pass 22 Dec 2015 93,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 91,291 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 89,699 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 87,930 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,070 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,847 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 55,857 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 42,612 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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FV55 LME is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FV55 LME, 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 FV55 LME registered?

FV55 LME is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is FV55 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 LME shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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