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LK05 VGO

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,869 mi
Last recorded78,869 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 VGO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 78,869 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 78,865 miles

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))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 68,494 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 61,692 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 54,395 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 46,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 37,959 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 33,598 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 VGO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

LK05 VGO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LK05 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 VGO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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