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A2 LPM

2005 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

224,627 mi
Last recorded224,627 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 LPM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 224,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front centre exhaust has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front windscreen has chips in Zone A and Zone B

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front top mountings mountings are cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osf tyre is cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box mounting is corroded /defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 224,596 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower ball joint covers are split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nsf headlamp lens requires cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nsf washer jet not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Osr upper strut/turret mounting inner is corroded/hole within 30cmof body/suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front centre exhaust has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front windscreen has chips in Zone A and Zone B

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front top mountings mountings are cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osf tyre is cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box mounting is corroded /defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 217,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe to middle exhaust has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front windscreen has 2 chips in Zone B

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front strut top mountings are cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 217,544 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Osf inner CVJ boot is split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe to middle exhaust has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front windscreen has 2 chips in Zone B

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front strut top mountings are cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 209,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system has slight blow fron centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front windscreen has chip in zone B

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front strut top mountings cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box hanger is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear no plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 209,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nsf headlamp lens requires cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working Front washers not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system has slight blow fron centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front windscreen has chip in zone B

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front strut top mountings cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box hanger is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear no plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 200,766 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both top strut mountings cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 193,081 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has slight exhaust blow on centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 184,782 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 178,503 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 166,562 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 152,359 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 141,683 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 128,859 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 114,234 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 101,681 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2013 90,200 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 90,200 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,841 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,722 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 54,239 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,239 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2009 42,031 miles

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

unable to check door sillscorrectly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear both rear tyres

wear front discs

Pass 9 Jan 2008 30,753 miles

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

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

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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A2 LPM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A2 LPM, 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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A2 LPM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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