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FX05 OWM

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,092 mi
Last recorded122,092 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 OWM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 122,092 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 119,319 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 116,572 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 110,425 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 110,425 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 105,500 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 98,819 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 92,235 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,841 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,096 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on its shoulders

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,416 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,491 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 69,735 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 69,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,261 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,371 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,773 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 OWM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

FX05 OWM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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