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RE05 MBO

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,516 mi
Last recorded138,516 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 MBO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 138,516 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 133,635 miles

exhaust has a sight blow system is corroded in areas

nearside and offside front headlamp patens are slightly weak

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing low on inner treads

vehicle has corrosion on the underside in various areas

Fail 28 Feb 2019 133,633 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust has a sight blow system is corroded in areas

nearside and offside front headlamp patens are slightly weak

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing low on inner treads

vehicle has corrosion on the underside in various areas

Pass 21 Mar 2018 132,002 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 129,713 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 127,938 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 125,395 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 118,024 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 114,175 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 114,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 108,306 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 99,034 miles

rear tyres starting too wear low//edge wear....

Fail 28 Feb 2011 99,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres starting too wear low//edge wear....

Pass 12 Feb 2010 87,699 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges(raised tread)....FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW//LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS....

Pass 24 Feb 2009 77,029 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS/DISCS WEARING LOW....EDGE WEAR ON FRONT TYRES....

light fluffing on n/s/r seatbelt..dust around a/con pully area????..

Pass 22 Feb 2008 59,231 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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RE05 MBO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RE05 MBO, 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 RE05 MBO registered?

RE05 MBO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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