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SO05 LTV

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,464 mi
Last recorded129,464 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 LTV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2020 129,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber at spring mount cup (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber at spring mount cup (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area at suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area at suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

general underbody chassis /suspension heavily corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 126,064 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2019 126,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 121,091 miles

Rear Sills/wheel arch area slightly corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 121,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Suspension top mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sills/wheel arch area slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 115,370 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 110,263 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 110,155 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silincer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 104,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 97,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,329 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 74,185 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 61,995 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 56,175 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 41,942 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,289 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,558 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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SO05 LTV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LTV, 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 LTV registered?

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

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