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LT55 UXO

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,628 mi
Last recorded65,628 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 UXO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 65,628 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 65,402 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 64,141 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 58,352 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 50,688 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,334 miles

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

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

engine management light on..

nearside front mirror glass broken..

Pass 25 Aug 2012 35,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 28,671 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 22,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,519 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,480 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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LT55 UXO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LT55 UXO, 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 LT55 UXO registered?

LT55 UXO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is LT55 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT55 UXO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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