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VO05 OHR

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

162,642 mi
Last recorded162,642 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 162,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 162,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 159,473 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 159,473 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 154,546 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 149,271 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 149,271 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 144,382 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 139,488 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 135,320 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 132,236 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 123,878 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,616 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,697 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear ON 1.6mm inner edges 205 70 15H (4.1.E.1)

x1 rear silencer hanger corroded off

Fail 24 Mar 2016 102,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear ON 1.6mm inner edges 205 70 15H (4.1.E.1)

x1 rear silencer hanger corroded off

Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,777 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 74,644 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 74,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,545 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,429 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,394 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,221 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,003 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,168 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 OHR is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OHR, 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 OHR registered?

VO05 OHR is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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