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LK05 VDY

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,691 mi
Last recorded112,691 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 VDY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2024 112,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 106,111 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 98,958 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 89,604 miles

all discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 83,237 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 75,254 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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LK05 VDY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LK05 VDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK05 VDY registered?

LK05 VDY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is LK05 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 VDY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK05 VDY have outstanding finance?

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