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LG05 NPK

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,965 mi
Last recorded110,965 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 NPK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 110,965 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 110,965 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 105,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack joint (2.1.5 (a))

air con drive belt frayed

Fail 10 Mar 2020 105,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability bar broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack joint (2.1.5 (a))

air con drive belt frayed

Pass 14 Jan 2019 97,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack o/s (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension showing signs of wear [soft]

Fail 14 Jan 2019 97,448 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt damaged centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack o/s (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension showing signs of wear [soft]

Pass 14 Dec 2017 92,488 miles

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

rear suspension showing signs of wear [soft]

slight oil leak from steering rack o/s

Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,470 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm & bald on inner edge

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 14 Dec 2016 88,470 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm & bald on inner edge

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,494 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

f/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & bald on edges

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2014 78,618 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 78,618 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,061 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

outter sill covers fitted

slight oil leak from steering rack o/s

Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,935 miles

rear wiper blade missing

slight oil leak from steering rack

sump guard fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,401 miles

f/n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

r/n/s tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade missing

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2010 56,401 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

f/n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

r/n/s tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade missing

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,922 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,592 miles

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

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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LG05 NPK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LG05 NPK, 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 LG05 NPK registered?

LG05 NPK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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