2005 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · LC05 OUD
2005 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17/06/2005. Recorded mileage 142,446 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1994cc
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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
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))”.
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