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OU05 VCW

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

210,852 mi
Last recorded210,852 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 VCW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2018 210,852 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flex joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 197,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 182,022 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 164,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

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

exhaust bracket missing

Pass 2 Jun 2014 149,930 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust rusty at joints and rear hanger rusted off but adequately supported

Front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 138,402 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 122,199 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 103,661 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 85,289 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,857 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,614 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 VCW is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

OU05 VCW is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is OU05 VCW safe to buy?

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