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OH02 NER

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,681 mi
Last recorded82,681 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOH02 NER
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 82,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 74,835 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 66,083 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 55,754 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre beginning to wear on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2022 48,407 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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OH02 NER is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OH02 NER, 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 OH02 NER registered?

OH02 NER is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is OH02 NER safe to buy?

The MOT history for OH02 NER shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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