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OV55 OCC

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,797 mi
Last recorded95,797 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 OCC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 95,797 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 85,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 78,679 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 78,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,255 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 68,082 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and cracking on the inner edges

Both rear tyres are worn low on the inner edges

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger is missing but is still securley mounted (6.1.2 (a))

Rear headlight leveller rod is partially siezed

The rear subframe is heavily corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,609 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 62,482 miles

Offside Front Upper stone damage to front screen zone A less than 10mm

Fail 9 Oct 2019 62,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper stone damage to front screen zone A less than 10mm

Pass 12 Oct 2018 58,560 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 58,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 53,481 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,384 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 49,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,896 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 41,339 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 37,676 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,354 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,124 miles

Offside Wiper Blade Rubber Split on Ends

Pass 21 Oct 2010 23,390 miles

N/S Wiper Blade Rubber Split on Ends

Pass 20 Oct 2009 18,157 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 13,075 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 OCC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV55 OCC, 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 OCC registered?

OV55 OCC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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