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KD05 VOO

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,726 mi
Last recorded106,726 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 VOO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 106,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 99,956 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 99,934 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 96,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 91,888 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,547 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 81,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nuts (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear diff support arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 81,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases + Corroded (7.1.2)

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nuts (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear diff support arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,896 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm, heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,375 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 60,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre low air pressure

Pass 18 Apr 2014 60,241 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre low air pressure

Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,555 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,409 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,483 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,149 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,516 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,663 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 27,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KD05 VOO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KD05 VOO, 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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KD05 VOO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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