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OU05 ZKA

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,680 mi
Last recorded155,680 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 155,680 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2022 155,680 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2021 152,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2020 149,449 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake back plates corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 149,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake back plates corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 144,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 141,467 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 138,592 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2016 135,287 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 131,611 miles

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 21 May 2014 127,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 123,026 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 118,577 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 18 May 2012 118,577 miles

battery insecure

Pass 24 May 2011 112,483 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 24 May 2010 93,734 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,435 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,995 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 ZKA 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 83.3%.

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 ZKA, 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 ZKA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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