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OU05 ZJO

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,308 mi
Last recorded165,308 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 ZJO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 165,308 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 165,306 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 153,871 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 153,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 139,964 miles

Front silencer box corroded

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction three cracks within 10 mm circumference (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 139,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front silencer box corroded

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction three cracks within 10 mm circumference (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 127,333 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 124,240 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 115,907 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 115,899 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front excessive wear (3.5.1i)

both front brakes binding

Pass 23 Mar 2015 108,167 miles

front discs worn/corroded abd pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn/pads low

Pass 4 Mar 2013 92,075 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 84,004 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,828 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,714 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,875 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,959 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 ZJO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc 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 ZJO, 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 ZJO registered?

OU05 ZJO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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