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FX05 OLK

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

210,495 mi
Last recorded210,495 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 OLK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 210,495 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 200,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 191,587 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 179,033 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 168,229 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 156,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 149,940 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 140,276 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 130,117 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 121,146 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 112,422 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 112,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,906 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 93,635 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 93,635 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,350 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,975 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 63,908 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,474 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,175 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,773 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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FX05 OLK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OLK, 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 FX05 OLK registered?

FX05 OLK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FX05 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX05 OLK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX05 OLK have outstanding finance?

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