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OV05 NFE

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,496 mi
Last recorded102,496 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 NFE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 102,496 miles

slight play in exhaust back box

Pass 23 Mar 2022 101,197 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,621 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 81,515 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 81,315 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 78,205 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 73,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust section (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 68,981 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 63,275 miles

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

Pass 21 May 2014 57,099 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 51,233 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 44,892 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 May 2012 44,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2011 37,933 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 31,966 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 18 May 2010 31,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

Pass 21 May 2009 25,224 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges and deep cuts in tread

Fail 21 May 2009 25,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres are BADLY worn on inner & outer edges deep cuts cordes may be showing

Pass 23 May 2008 18,313 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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OV05 NFE 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 84.2%.

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 OV05 NFE, 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 OV05 NFE registered?

OV05 NFE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is OV05 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 NFE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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