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AG05 LZM

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,289 mi
Last recorded124,289 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 LZM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 124,289 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 110,113 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 92,692 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,560 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,719 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked slighty around fixings

Pass 1 Aug 2012 59,980 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 59,980 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,454 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,184 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cuts in treaded area of off side rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,863 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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AG05 LZM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AG05 LZM, 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 AG05 LZM registered?

AG05 LZM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is AG05 LZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG05 LZM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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