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BD05 LVG

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,865 mi
Last recorded103,865 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 103,865 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 101,275 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 97,988 miles

7 pin towing socket pins slightly green

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

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

Nearside Front front head light washer damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2024 97,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

7 pin towing socket pins slightly green

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

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

Nearside Front front head light washer damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 93,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 91,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 87,867 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 86,157 miles

Nearside Headlight image poor

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,196 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 79,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 79,483 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 74,997 miles

wipers starting to smear

Fail 26 May 2017 74,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 May 2016 71,615 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 68,430 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 64,914 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 61,141 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 21 May 2012 57,074 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 52,143 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 43,541 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 35,122 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 May 2008 25,870 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 LVG is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LVG, 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 BD05 LVG registered?

BD05 LVG is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is BD05 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 LVG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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