MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Unable to open tailgate.
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)
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
Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing
Rear exhaust hanger not attached but exhaust still secure
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BD05 LVO safe to buy?
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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