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BD05 LVO

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,361 mi
Last recorded161,361 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 LVO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 161,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 150,976 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 145,698 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 141,334 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both! (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 141,334 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both! (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 129,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

some rust on front and rear suspension components

Fail 19 Apr 2019 129,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

some rust on front and rear suspension components

Pass 31 May 2018 119,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 111,116 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 111,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Unable to open tailgate.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,499 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 83,865 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 75,902 miles

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Rear exhaust hanger not attached but exhaust still secure

Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,611 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jul 2011 61,098 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,895 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,308 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,378 miles

Dog guard fitted not allowing full inspection of centre rear seat belt

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 LVO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BD05 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD05 LVO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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