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LA05 EVD

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,566 mi
Last recorded122,566 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 EVD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 122,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 110,909 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 110,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 105,874 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 97,929 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,728 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 87,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 82,565 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 82,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 77,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 77,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 73,758 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 73,758 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 69,713 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,481 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 67,481 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2014 65,009 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 61,611 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 59,537 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,153 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear tyres at 2.5-3.0 mm

Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,327 miles

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

offside front tyre at 3mm and wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2009 22,119 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2008 7,375 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

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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LA05 EVD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc 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 LA05 EVD, 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 LA05 EVD registered?

LA05 EVD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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