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LR05 VWA

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

170,839 mi
Last recorded170,839 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 VWA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 170,839 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 168,459 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2018 159,495 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 149,348 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 136,927 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 123,333 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 111,015 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 100,603 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 100,603 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 92,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare/steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 29 Nov 2011 84,742 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 84,742 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 73,517 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,174 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear o/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,947 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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LR05 VWA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LR05 VWA, 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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What year was LR05 VWA registered?

LR05 VWA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is LR05 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 VWA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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