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LB54 WMM

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,842 mi
Last recorded114,842 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 WMM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 114,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle excessively dirty making inspection difficult

Fail 4 Mar 2026 114,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle excessively dirty making inspection difficult

Pass 17 Feb 2025 110,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle covered with dirt making inspection difficult

Fail 14 Feb 2025 110,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle covered with dirt making inspection difficult

Pass 14 Feb 2024 105,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle coated with dirt making inspection difficult

Pass 3 Jan 2023 99,152 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,775 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 92,816 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 89,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 83,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 75,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,083 miles

all four tyres stepping baddly on inner edge

oil level low and oil leeks to engine

Fail 9 Jan 2017 67,083 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box hangers are snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres stepping baddly on inner edge

oil level low and oil leeks to engine

Pass 6 Jan 2016 57,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,619 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 35,900 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 29,995 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 26,598 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 23,090 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,137 miles

both dipped beam aims on 2% minimum limit

Pass 9 Jan 2008 13,839 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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LB54 WMM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LB54 WMM, 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 LB54 WMM registered?

LB54 WMM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is LB54 WMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB54 WMM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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