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LB05 OGW

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,090 mi
Last recorded113,090 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 OGW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2014 113,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre has a screw in tred

Pass 3 Dec 2013 105,201 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 92,374 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,353 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 68,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,515 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,801 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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LB05 OGW is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB05 OGW registered?

LB05 OGW is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is LB05 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 OGW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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