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LG55 KSV

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

122,387 mi
Last recorded122,387 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 KSV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 122,387 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 115,617 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 5 Sep 2024 115,613 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 105,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 105,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 92,823 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 92,823 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 85,092 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,170 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 73,855 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S and N/S ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 66,905 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 66,904 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 59,389 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,760 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 56,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 3 Aug 2015 52,308 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside headlamp lens opaque with condensation in lamp unit

play in steering column adjuster

Fail 3 Aug 2015 52,308 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside headlamp lens opaque with condensation in lamp unit

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in steering column adjuster

Pass 12 Aug 2014 48,909 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,598 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 44,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,583 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,648 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,236 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,815 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 KSV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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