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LC05 OTZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

147,008 mi
Last recorded147,008 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 OTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 147,008 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 135,097 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 126,164 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades have slight smearing in use

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint upper limit of acceptable play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has some cracking/perishing within the tread

Pass 28 Mar 2017 117,689 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

Nearside Front tyre is wearing heavily on the outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre is wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

Pass 11 Apr 2016 109,055 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

Offside Rear tyre is heavily worn on the inner and outer shoulders

Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,785 miles

offside rear tyre wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders

Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,468 miles

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)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the inner shoulder

Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,653 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 71,193 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,785 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 39,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 48,661 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,457 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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LC05 OTZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LC05 OTZ, 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 LC05 OTZ registered?

LC05 OTZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is LC05 OTZ safe to buy?

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