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SO55 OCN

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,035 mi
Last recorded134,035 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 OCN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 134,035 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns/os (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

underbody / sills show signs of corrosion / repair/undersealed/muddy

Pass 9 Jan 2019 124,564 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers fitted

under side corroding

under side very muddy

Pass 19 Dec 2017 116,451 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Engine light on

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 116,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Engine light on

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,616 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Engine light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 99,616 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Engine light on

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 81,265 miles

NSF Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Dec 2015 81,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 69,088 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 69,088 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 59,107 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 59,107 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,589 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2012 48,589 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,357 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 42,357 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,243 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,283 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,064 miles

advise condition of both front tyres

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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SO55 OCN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SO55 OCN, 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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SO55 OCN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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