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L33 FAP

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

119,054 mi
Last recorded119,054 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 FAP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 119,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner upper turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner upper turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

brake pedal has longer travel than expected, suggest checking sliders and calipers are free

underside slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 118,682 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

incorrect brake discs fitted - too small for pad size

rear differential mounts worn

Pass 5 May 2022 115,772 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 107,409 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 103,801 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,590 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 97,979 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 97,979 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 4 May 2017 91,568 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 86,169 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 75,845 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 66,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,081 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,461 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,737 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,661 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,639 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,970 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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L33 FAP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L33 FAP, 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 L33 FAP registered?

L33 FAP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is L33 FAP safe to buy?

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