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VO05 EPP

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,041 mi
Last recorded138,041 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 EPP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 138,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 126,949 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 122,456 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 117,687 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 111,220 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 104,676 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 104,676 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 97,972 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 97,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 95,370 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 90,748 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,380 miles

rear seats down and loaded seats and belts not inspected

Pass 14 Aug 2012 81,553 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 75,278 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,845 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

rear belt not inspected seats loaded

Fail 23 May 2009 58,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2009 58,098 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,467 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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VO05 EPP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO05 EPP, 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 VO05 EPP registered?

VO05 EPP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is VO05 EPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO05 EPP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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