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FT05 VBX

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,675 mi
Last recorded40,675 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 VBX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 40,675 miles

front subframe and suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

rear anti roll bar mounting brackets heavily corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 40,597 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,467 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 26,486 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 23,851 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic trims on sills

Pass 5 Mar 2012 21,278 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,957 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 16,915 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,768 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 11,701 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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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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