CarVerify

Free Car Check

KJ05 OUN

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,431 mi
Last recorded126,431 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 OUN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 126,431 miles

STRONG ADVISE - ALL TYRE VALVE STEMS HEAVILY PERISHED/ DEEP SPLITS IN

STRONG ADVISE - LOW RESERVE TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE

STRONG ADVISE - O/S BEAM IMAGE VERY POOR

STRONG ADVISE - O/S REAR SHOCK DAMP WITH FLUID

STRONG ADVISE - WIPERS SMEAR AND JUDDER ( O/S SPLIT AT END )

bonnet poor closing operation

exhaust system corroding, mount in front of rear box weak

front discs in poor condition

headlamps opaque

n/s front lower ball joint gaitor perished

noise from pump or tensioner when steering on full lock

rear discs in poor condition ( looks like new pads fitted to them )

Fail 5 Jun 2017 126,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE - ALL TYRE VALVE STEMS HEAVILY PERISHED/ DEEP SPLITS IN

STRONG ADVISE - LOW RESERVE TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE

STRONG ADVISE - O/S BEAM IMAGE VERY POOR

STRONG ADVISE - O/S REAR SHOCK DAMP WITH FLUID

STRONG ADVISE - WIPERS SMEAR AND JUDDER ( O/S SPLIT AT END )

bonnet poor closing operation

exhaust system corroding, mount in front of rear box weak

front discs in poor condition

headlamps opaque

n/s front lower ball joint gaitor perished

noise from pump or tensioner when steering on full lock

rear discs in poor condition ( looks like new pads fitted to them )

Pass 3 Jun 2016 122,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear seats folded down

Fail 2 Jun 2016 122,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear seats folded down

Fail 4 Dec 2015 115,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 103,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 94,665 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 86,405 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,686 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,739 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,670 miles

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

both rear tyres generally low on tread on all edges

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,891 miles

n/s headlight aim little high, front pads appear getting low through wheel

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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KJ05 OUN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KJ05 OUN, 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

How do I check the history of KJ05 OUN?

You can check the full history of KJ05 OUN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KJ05 OUN registered?

KJ05 OUN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is KJ05 OUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ05 OUN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KJ05 OUN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KJ05 OUN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.