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VO05 OGV

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,322 mi
Last recorded125,322 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 OGV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2019 125,322 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 118,499 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 118,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 112,518 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 101,157 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,130 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 77,521 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 71,042 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 61,084 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,586 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,269 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,385 miles

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

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

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 OGV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OGV, 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 OGV registered?

VO05 OGV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is VO05 OGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO05 OGV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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