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LG55 KRU

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

125,621 mi
Last recorded125,621 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 KRU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 125,621 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 119,658 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 113,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear disc guard corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0tyre is also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear disc guard corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 107,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc schroud corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2022 107,403 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc schroud corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 102,175 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 97,240 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 92,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,985 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 86,543 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,400 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 77,384 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,430 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,885 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,970 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,961 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,440 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,632 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,344 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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LG55 KRU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LG55 KRU, 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 LG55 KRU registered?

LG55 KRU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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