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OU05 ZLO

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,974 mi
Last recorded141,974 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 141,974 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 137,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 130,445 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 121,445 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 112,886 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 112,852 miles

Emissions not tested not enough oil to carry out test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,375 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 104,375 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 84,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount deteriorated

Nearside Front disc inner faces deteriorated

Offside Front Upper strut top mount deteriorated

Offside Front disc inner faces pitted and worn

brake fluid low

Fail 31 Mar 2016 84,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount deteriorated

Nearside Front disc inner faces deteriorated

Offside Front Upper strut top mount deteriorated

Offside Front disc inner faces pitted and worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid low

Pass 30 Mar 2015 75,987 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 69,033 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,638 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,039 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 53,036 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,336 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,978 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,116 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 ZLO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZLO, 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 ZLO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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