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LT05 LRA

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,986 mi
Last recorded114,986 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 LRA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 114,986 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 114,968 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 109,910 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 109,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 106,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 102,305 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,500 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,561 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 85,394 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 76,080 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 66,780 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 66,787 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,754 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre worn low on edges,perished and has cuts in tread

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit on inner edge and perished advise replacment

o/s/r tyre perished

sill covers fitted

spare wheel fitted to nearside rear

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Mar 2009 50,972 miles

all tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,710 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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LT05 LRA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT05 LRA, 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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LT05 LRA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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