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BD05 LUF

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,870 mi
Last recorded127,870 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 LUF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 127,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 127,869 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Adjacent to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre low on pressure

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 112,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded adjacent to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 112,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded adjacent to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 99,400 miles

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

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

Slight damage to outer sidewall, nearside front tyre, cords not exposed

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 99,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Intermediate bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight damage to outer sidewall, nearside front tyre, cords not exposed

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 85,775 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 85,774 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front wiper blades split

Front wiper blades split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 72,170 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 72,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

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

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

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

Rear tyres slightly perished/cracked

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,722 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 58,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front brakes slightly binding

Both front wiper blades split and rear wiper worn

Exhaust heat-shields loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre under inflated

Wheel alignment slightly out, wearing offside front tyre on the inside edge

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 49,225 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 49,225 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,774 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 32,132 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,321 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 LUF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BD05 LUF, 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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BD05 LUF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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