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VO05 OGU

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

156,092 mi
Last recorded156,092 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 OGU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 156,092 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged held together with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose held together with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 151,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 151,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst to centre pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 137,889 miles

bearing noise when driven

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 116,521 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 113,659 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 107,039 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 100,853 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 145,868 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,902 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 81,745 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,637 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,137 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,606 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,524 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,706 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,058 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,134 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 OGU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OGU, 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 OGU registered?

VO05 OGU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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