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LK05 VFB

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,264 mi
Last recorded144,264 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 VFB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 144,264 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 130,781 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 117,850 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 108,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 99,405 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 90,268 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 90,218 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 VFB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

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

Is LK05 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 VFB shows 7 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 VFB have outstanding finance?

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