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OU05 EYO

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,940 mi
Last recorded145,940 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 EYO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 145,940 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment handbrake travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper as slight damage

Front steering rack leaking oil

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jul 2023 145,936 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment handbrake travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper as slight damage

Front steering rack leaking oil

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2022 141,682 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 141,682 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 139,070 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2019 136,892 miles

Unable to see brake pads.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 130,634 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing low on tread. 215/60/r16-95v

O/S/F bottom ball joint bush starting to deteriorate,

Unable to see front brake pads.

Unable to see rear brake pads.

Fail 2 Nov 2018 130,155 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Child seats fitted to rear.

N/S/R tyre wearing low on outer tread. 215/60/r16-95v

Pass 26 Aug 2017 114,976 miles

Offside front tyre smooth on inside shoulder

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 114,974 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside front tyre smooth on inside shoulder

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 113,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2015 108,206 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 97,065 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 70,482 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,359 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,952 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,609 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 EYO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU05 EYO, 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 OU05 EYO registered?

OU05 EYO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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