MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect @ limit (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil @ limit (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint @ limit (2.1.5 (a))
clutch pedal rubber missing
exhaust flange corroded very thin
rear exhaust mount missing but system still secure
side skirts fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play @ limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
exhaust flange corroded thin
exhaust heat shield resonates at about 2800rpm
intermittent miss fire on engine which needs further investigation
side skirts fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play @ limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
belly pan and side skirts fitted
n/s/f exhaust heat shield resonating @ about 2800rpm
rear bumper is rattling very loud on to rear of vehicle. Advise removing and fitting correctly
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also @ 3mm in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
side skirts fitted
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside rear registration Light is deteriorated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)
front brake pads worn very low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB05 OGT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 LB05 OGT, 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 LB05 OGT registered?
LB05 OGT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 2005.
Is LB05 OGT safe to buy?
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