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SO05 LUD

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,418 mi
Last recorded131,418 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 131,418 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 131,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 125,143 miles

Rear suspension bushes beginning to crack ; no discernible play

offside rear outer drive shaft rubber gaiter beginning to perish/crack

Fail 16 Oct 2018 125,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret / inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear suspension bushes beginning to crack ; no discernible play

Pass 17 Oct 2017 120,397 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front suspension creaking

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 120,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front suspension creaking

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 118,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 112,677 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 102,043 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 102,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 88,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,378 miles

exhaust catalyst flange corroded thin

Fail 25 Jun 2012 76,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust catalyst flange corroded thin

Pass 7 Jul 2011 63,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,796 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,295 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,252 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 LUD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 LUD, 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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SO05 LUD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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