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SU51 LAB

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,725 mi
Last recorded91,725 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 LAB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 91,725 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 90,047 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 90,047 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 86,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 83,529 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,245 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,559 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 73,184 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,421 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 63,674 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 58,649 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 53,519 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 53,519 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 46,908 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 41,412 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 37,293 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 32,181 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,119 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,264 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 21,264 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,975 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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SU51 LAB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SU51 LAB, 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 SU51 LAB registered?

SU51 LAB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is SU51 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 LAB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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