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VO05 EPN

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,464 mi
Last recorded103,464 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 EPN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 103,464 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 90,138 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 90,136 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 85,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 80,282 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,286 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 67,242 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,020 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 57,922 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 54,732 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,208 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 47,384 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,661 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 41,661 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Feb 2008 36,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VO05 EPN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VO05 EPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO05 EPN registered?

VO05 EPN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is VO05 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO05 EPN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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