2005 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · LC05 OUD
2005 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 142,446 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC05 OUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 142,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC05 OUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Forester (LC05 OUD) between April 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak DOWN PIPE FLANGE (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
LC05 OUD Mileage History
- 13/04/2023134,465 mi
- 13/04/2024137,585 mi+3,120 mi
- 04/06/2024138,235 mi+650 mi
- 01/09/2025142,422 mi+4,187 mi
- 04/09/2025142,446 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 3,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Head Gasket Failure (2.5L Engines)Serious
The 2.5L EJ25 engine in the SG XT is prone to external coolant and oil leaks from the head gaskets, eventually leading to overheating. UK MOT data records engine oil/coolant leaks and exhaust leaks as a recurring failure area on this generation.
- Self-Levelling Suspension (SLS) FailureModerate
The original rear struts leak and sag over time, leaving the rear of the SG sitting low, especially when towing or loaded. Suspension is a leading MOT failure area on this generation, and genuine OEM SLS parts are expensive in the UK.
- Rear Subframe and Mounting Point CorrosionModerate
UK road salt attacks the rear subframe and its suspension mounting points, often before the body panels look especially rusty. Corrosion around prescribed areas is a recorded MOT failure on this generation and can become structural if ignored.
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