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SO05 LUB

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,620 mi
Last recorded79,620 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 79,620 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 79,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2024 77,211 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 77,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 75,641 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 75,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 69,511 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear and offside rear inner arch covered in underseal

Fail 1 Nov 2022 69,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing - multiple sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil level on minimum

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 68,602 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suframe excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 57,214 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust cat/centre pipe flange deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2021 57,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust cat/centre pipe flange deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2020 50,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 42,140 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 32,585 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 32,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 27,258 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 27,141 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,360 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,060 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 24,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 22,840 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 22,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,512 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,013 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 17,393 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,662 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 LUB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LUB, 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 LUB registered?

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

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