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VO05 OHK

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

161,458 mi
Last recorded161,458 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 161,458 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 151,993 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 147,043 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2020 139,929 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 126,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 102,517 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 92,810 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,245 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,221 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,692 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 72,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,971 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 64,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,215 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,548 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,359 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 25,266 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,259 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,577 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 OHK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OHK, 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 OHK registered?

VO05 OHK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is VO05 OHK safe to buy?

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