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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,994 cc

LC05 CVOMOT history

LC05 CVO is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 185,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2026
Mileage
185,543 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 CVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 CVO was last recorded at 185,543 miles on 18 Jan 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,508 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
9,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,543 miles
  • 2023 – 175,232 miles
  • 2022 – 166,999 miles
  • 2021 – 160,914 miles
  • 2020 – 150,527 miles
  • 2019 – 137,641 miles
  • 2018 – 130,772 miles
  • 2017 – 121,377 miles
  • 2016 – 110,734 miles
  • 2015 – 101,847 miles
  • 2014 – 91,540 miles
  • 2013 – 80,421 miles
  • 2012 – 71,365 miles
  • 2011 – 59,643 miles
  • 2010 – 42,794 miles
  • 2009 – 30,806 miles
  • 2008 – 23,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,543 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,543 miles (+35)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    185,543 miles
    Test number
    673571504624
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corrosion

  2. Fail185,508 miles (+10,276)2 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,508 miles
    Test number
    390536135647
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corrosion

  3. Pass175,232 miles (+8,233)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    175,232 miles
    Test number
    431297854348
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj closest to gearbox (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass166,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,999 miles
    Test number
    848958659345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail166,999 miles (+6,085)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,999 miles
    Test number
    484585501631
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,914 miles
    Test number
    587461539796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail160,914 miles (+10,387)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,914 miles
    Test number
    928995031077
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass150,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    150,527 miles
    Test number
    919647936095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail150,527 miles (+12,886)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,527 miles
    Test number
    588886030802
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass137,641 miles (+6,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,641 miles
    Test number
    830005518534
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin beyond service requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beyond service requirements (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beyond service requirements (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass130,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,772 miles
    Test number
    210140236106
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail130,772 miles (+514)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,772 miles
    Test number
    501554708454
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail130,258 miles (+8,881)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,258 miles
    Test number
    862706768055
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged excessively perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flange badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn to requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished and badly cracked (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass121,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    121,377 miles
    Test number
    233345044839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,377 miles (+10,643)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,377 miles
    Test number
    847717255468
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass110,734 miles (+8,887)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,734 miles
    Test number
    408721713056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,847 miles (+10,307)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    101,847 miles
    Test number
    703480462899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,540 miles (+11,119)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,540 miles
    Test number
    555112834242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust support bracket broken

  19. Pass80,421 miles (+9,056)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,421 miles
    Test number
    299819853219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  20. Pass71,365 miles (+11,722)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,365 miles
    Test number
    377401852441
    • NoteRear exhaust mount coroded

  21. Pass59,643 miles (+16,849)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,643 miles
    Test number
    298794061286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  22. Fail42,794 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,794 miles
    Test number
    131457410150
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  23. Pass42,794 miles (+11,988)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,794 miles
    Test number
    251277710185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,806 miles (+7,371)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,806 miles
    Test number
    370327019189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,435 miles
    Test number
    291544818495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 CVO

Does LC05 CVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 CVO expired on 17 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 CVO?
The MOT on LC05 CVO expired on 17 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 CVO done?
LC05 CVO was recorded at 185,543 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2025, an average of 9,684 miles a year.
Has LC05 CVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 CVO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LC05 CVO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC05 CVO find?
LC05 CVO passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2025 with 8 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive power steering; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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