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FX05 ODR

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,141 mi
Last recorded129,141 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ODR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 129,141 miles

All Steering And Suspension Components Rusted

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 117,915 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 117,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer/Inner Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 106,613 miles

ALL SUSPENSION RUSTED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 98,321 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 90,917 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 83,096 miles

Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken But Exhaust Still Suported.

Pass 9 Jun 2020 77,284 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 73,291 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 73,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,448 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 62,357 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,466 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,161 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 50,301 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 46,158 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,575 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 40,033 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,345 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,245 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FX05 ODR is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FX05 ODR, 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 FX05 ODR registered?

FX05 ODR is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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