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OV55 AYN

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,696 mi
Last recorded141,696 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 AYN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 141,696 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken and not supporting

Fail 22 Jul 2026 141,696 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central exhaust mounting broken and not supporting

Pass 11 Jul 2025 136,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 136,586 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 127,491 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 127,490 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 118,308 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 118,308 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 111,580 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 108,795 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 108,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2020 102,895 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 102,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 100,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 92,341 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 88,549 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 83,477 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,555 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,022 miles

Slight bind on o/s/f brake

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,329 miles

Exhaust tail pipe getting rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,039 miles

O/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,382 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,665 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,947 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,508 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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OV55 AYN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV55 AYN, 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 OV55 AYN registered?

OV55 AYN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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