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SO05 LUA

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,858 mi
Last recorded133,858 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 LUA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 133,858 miles

Engine management light On

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 133,856 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 117,768 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 117,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 102,062 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 86,895 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 86,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,268 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 82,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 78,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,850 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 72,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,855 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,029 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,242 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,820 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 LUA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LUA, 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 LUA registered?

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

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