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L9 MFF

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

165,986 mi
Last recorded165,986 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 MFF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 165,986 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 163,784 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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel tubs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 163,349 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion across the underside of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pocket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel well/tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 163,140 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 162,565 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 161,271 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 161,261 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 160,255 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 157,643 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 154,690 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 154,675 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 153,316 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 146,441 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 139,525 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 124,605 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 105,931 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 89,708 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 71,099 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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L9 MFF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc 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 L9 MFF, 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 L9 MFF registered?

L9 MFF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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