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OU05 EYK

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,663 mi
Last recorded100,663 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 EYK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 100,663 miles

rear diff. damp with oil

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

Pass 12 May 2025 98,707 miles

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

rear diff leak of oil

Pass 11 May 2024 96,685 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))

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

offside rear light lens damaged

oil dampness at rear diff.

Pass 10 May 2023 94,102 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))

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 18 May 2022 92,142 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 May 2021 88,655 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 85,050 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,034 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 78,885 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,564 miles

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

brake pads required soon

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,924 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,191 miles

some wear to front brake pads

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,496 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing

some wear to front tyres

Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,587 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

some wear to front brake discs and pads

suggest tracking be checked

Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,749 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 21,264 miles

some wear to front brake pads

Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,692 miles

some wear to edges of front tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,078 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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OU05 EYK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 OU05 EYK, 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

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What year was OU05 EYK registered?

OU05 EYK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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