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LD05 SLZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,933 mi
Last recorded130,933 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 SLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 130,933 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 130,933 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 122,620 miles

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2019 117,004 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 26 Mar 2018 107,235 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar slightly bent.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,103 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,841 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,349 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,196 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,366 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 45,366 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,954 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,904 miles

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

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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LD05 SLZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LD05 SLZ, 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 LD05 SLZ registered?

LD05 SLZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is LD05 SLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 SLZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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