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LW05 PTU

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,340 mi
Last recorded108,340 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 PTU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 108,340 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 107,627 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 106,680 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,540 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 102,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TRAYS FITTED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 102,292 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TRAYS FITTED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 100,617 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 93,494 miles

all tyer's perished

Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,210 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 90,210 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 81,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,287 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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LW05 PTU is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LW05 PTU, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LW05 PTU registered?

LW05 PTU is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is LW05 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 PTU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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