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L23 SRT

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

143,117 mi
Last recorded143,117 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 SRT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 143,117 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear offside inner sill corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 134,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and worn heavily on inside shoulder, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 134,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and worn heavily on inside shoulder, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 122,532 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 122,491 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 111,755 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front tyres worn on shoulders, nearside heavily worn advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 98,015 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 97,933 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 89,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 85,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 85,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both front inner brake discs

Fail 19 Feb 2019 78,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both front inner brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,236 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 10 Feb 2017 67,046 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 12 Feb 2016 64,651 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,424 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 60,102 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,285 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,180 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,586 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,259 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,136 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 33,402 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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L23 SRT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L23 SRT, 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 L23 SRT registered?

L23 SRT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is L23 SRT safe to buy?

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