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VO05 OJB

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,800 mi
Last recorded62,800 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 62,800 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 58,723 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,561 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 58,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 16 May 2019 55,966 miles

Both rear tyres have tread wear and rubber perishing surface cracks

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 May 2018 53,498 miles

Both rear tyres have tread wear

Coolant leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 May 2017 50,321 miles

Coolant leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,472 miles

coolant leak

no towbar fitted at time of test

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 44,134 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 41,179 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs some wear and deteriation

front wiper blades some deteriation

Fail 12 May 2014 41,179 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs some wear and deteriation

front wiper blades some deteriation

Pass 9 May 2013 37,384 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,114 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,734 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 24,183 miles

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

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

both front o/sw and n/s tyres some edge wear

Fail 23 Apr 2010 24,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,022 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,210 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 OJB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OJB, 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 OJB registered?

VO05 OJB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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