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KS05 OGV

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,417 mi
Last recorded138,417 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 OGV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 138,417 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 134,999 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 131,021 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 7 Feb 2023 126,057 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 120,426 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 113,344 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 108,560 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 101,205 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but still supporting

Pass 10 Jan 2018 94,279 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 94,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 88,808 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 88,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 13 Nov 2015 81,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 81,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 Oct 2014 70,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

transmission leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,979 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,839 miles

rear axle has slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,837 miles

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

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

rear differential has oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 33,102 miles

strongly advise both sides front brake discs slightly pitted and scored.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,218 miles

strongly advise cleaning under wheel arches.

strongly advise nearside front becoming devoid on edges.

strongly advise offside front tyre becoming devoid(bald) on inner edge.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 24,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

strongly advise cleaning under wheel arches.

strongly advise nearside front becoming devoid on edges.

strongly advise offside front tyre becoming devoid(bald) on inner edge.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 11,983 miles

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

Oil leak

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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KS05 OGV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KS05 OGV, 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 KS05 OGV registered?

KS05 OGV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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