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LB05 OGT

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,981 mi
Last recorded125,981 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 OGT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 125,981 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 115,423 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 106,526 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also @ 3mm in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

side skirts fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 87,934 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,931 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 80,830 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,046 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 79,046 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 75,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2014 67,063 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 60,870 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,475 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,050 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 47,050 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,729 miles

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,783 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 24,780 miles

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.

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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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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LB05 OGT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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