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LG55 KSU

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,036 mi
Last recorded124,036 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 KSU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 124,036 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 117,738 miles

Centre exhaust mounting corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 117,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust mounting corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 110,445 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 101,258 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 93,942 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,942 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 87,375 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,186 miles

engine management light on

traction control light on

Fail 6 Sep 2012 78,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

traction control light on

Fail 7 Sep 2011 67,744 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,744 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,202 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,004 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 KSU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LG55 KSU, 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 KSU registered?

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

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