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VO05 OGS

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

162,825 mi
Last recorded162,825 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 162,825 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 159,275 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 159,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 157,790 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 153,743 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 153,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 151,610 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 151,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 149,939 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 149,275 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 146,738 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 144,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 131,962 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 131,962 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 122,211 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 122,205 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,393 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 105,263 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 95,734 miles

front discs lipped and worn

front pads low

rear exhaust silencer corroded and support missing but the rest of the system is still supported.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 86,306 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 86,306 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,966 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 64,554 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,554 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,101 miles

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

wiper blades deteriorating slightly.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,606 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 OGS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VO05 OGS, 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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VO05 OGS is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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