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LB05 OGY

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

129,339 mi
Last recorded129,339 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 129,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 118,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 105,535 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 94,172 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 84,603 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 84,473 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive leak from exhaust back box. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 79,492 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,065 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,420 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 64,291 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,623 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 57,883 miles

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,199 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,895 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,932 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 27,931 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,465 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,591 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 OGY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OGY, 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 OGY registered?

LB05 OGY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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