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BD05 LSC

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

238,737 mi
Last recorded238,737 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 LSC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 238,737 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 208,961 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 194,944 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 169,698 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 169,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 142,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 112,114 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 90,525 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,596 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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BD05 LSC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BD05 LSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD05 LSC registered?

BD05 LSC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is BD05 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 LSC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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