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LC05 CVN

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,117 mi
Last recorded90,117 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 CVN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 90,117 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 85,391 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 79,839 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 79,839 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 79,839 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,385 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,711 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,151 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 55,045 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,045 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,303 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,219 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,169 miles

both wiper blades split

Fail 23 Apr 2008 24,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both wiper blades split

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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LC05 CVN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC05 CVN, 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

How do I check the history of LC05 CVN?

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What year was LC05 CVN registered?

LC05 CVN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is LC05 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 CVN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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