MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
Oil leak ()
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded on inside edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SO05 LTU safe to buy?
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