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SO05 LTU

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,267 mi
Last recorded172,267 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 LTU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 172,267 miles

Nearside Front headlight beam image blurred

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

Offside Front headlight beam image blurred

general corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 1 Nov 2019 172,267 miles

Brake performance not tested car not roadworthy (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlight beam image blurred

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

Offside Front headlight beam image blurred

general corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 15 Nov 2018 154,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed on front passenger seat ()

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

general corrosion to underside and suspension

Fail 8 Nov 2018 154,620 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rubber torn and worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed on front passenger seat ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 136,845 miles

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2017 136,843 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2016 114,121 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 114,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 94,425 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 79,151 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,961 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,243 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,351 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 59,351 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,674 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 54,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,400 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,151 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,946 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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SO05 LTU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SO05 LTU, 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 SO05 LTU registered?

SO05 LTU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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