MOT Status
ValidMileage
138,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Surface corrosion to rear subframe
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust hanger broken but still supporting
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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
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)
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
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
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)
rear axle has slight oil leak
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
strongly advise both sides front brake discs slightly pitted and scored.
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.
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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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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KS05 OGV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 July 2005.
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