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FS04 OST

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,513 mi
Last recorded85,513 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS04 OST
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,266 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 82,106 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,824 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 78,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,667 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,536 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 65,271 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 65,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 57,861 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 57,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake pads 65%worn

Fail 2 Dec 2011 51,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake pads 65%worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,333 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 43,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front antiroll bar link worn. Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,512 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,288 miles

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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FS04 OST is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FS04 OST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FS04 OST registered?

FS04 OST is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is FS04 OST safe to buy?

The MOT history for FS04 OST shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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