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LK55 ULR

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,965 mi
Last recorded135,965 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 ULR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2025 135,965 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2024 133,981 miles

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

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 18 Apr 2023 130,988 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front pads starting to wear low

rear pads starting to wear low

slight leak on rear diff

Pass 28 Mar 2022 128,654 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 127,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear shock damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 126,841 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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LK55 ULR is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,450cc 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 LK55 ULR, 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 LK55 ULR registered?

LK55 ULR is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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