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R11 OMB

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,594 mi
Last recorded55,594 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 OMB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 55,594 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 55,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 55,530 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,952 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 54,636 miles

Front fog lamps inoperative

Pass 11 May 2017 54,592 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 53,463 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,735 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,017 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 50,017 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,616 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,546 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,517 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,382 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,148 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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R11 OMB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R11 OMB, 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 R11 OMB registered?

R11 OMB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is R11 OMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 OMB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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