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LT55 UXR

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,194 mi
Last recorded106,194 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 106,194 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 104,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 101,188 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 101,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 97,816 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 94,192 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 94,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

high travel handbrake lever

Pass 17 Aug 2021 89,861 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,223 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 87,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,896 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,508 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,466 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,455 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,239 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Fail 21 Aug 2014 58,237 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

o/s/f brake slightly grabbing

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,993 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,889 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 35,018 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 25,256 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,941 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,240 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 UXR is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UXR, 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 LT55 UXR registered?

LT55 UXR is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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