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LT05 LRY

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

229,723 mi
Last recorded229,723 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 LRY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 229,723 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 227,865 miles

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on chassis & subframes

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 25 Feb 2019 225,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

headlamps faded

rear brake discs corroded

underside off vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 223,428 miles

corrosion on rear discs

damage on nearside windscreen

front and rear tyres wearing low

rear pads wearing low

Pass 8 Mar 2017 220,522 miles

corrosion on front suspension

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2016 215,602 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 213,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 213,291 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 210,608 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 208,104 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 192,502 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 162,400 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 162,400 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 132,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 132,250 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 99,548 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 99,848 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 63,794 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 LRY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LRY, 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 LRY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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