MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,675 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front subframe and suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
rear anti roll bar mounting brackets heavily corroded
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
front subframe and suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
rear anti roll bar mounting brackets heavily corroded
rear subframe corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
slight cracking to o/s/r tyre wall
slight wear to front brake discs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
plastic trims on sills
registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
plastic trims on sills
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FT05 VBX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 FT05 VBX, 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 FT05 VBX registered?
FT05 VBX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2005.
Is FT05 VBX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FT05 VBX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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