MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres perished
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front excessive wear (3.5.1i)
both front brakes binding
front discs worn/corroded abd pads wearing thin
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front discs worn/pads low
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside rear tyre worn low
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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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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OU05 ZJO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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