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VU05 AHJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,546 mi
Last recorded140,546 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 AHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 140,546 miles

Minor perishing to various suspension boots and bushes

Small chip in nearside of windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2022 137,701 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5 -- 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Front windsceen wiper linkage/pivots worn

Nearside slight knock from engine

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test holder mounted to windscreen ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 130,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear number plate slight delaminated

Fail 24 Feb 2021 130,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear number plate slight delaminated

Pass 28 Feb 2020 125,345 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 125,331 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front coolant expansion tank level

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and near side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 116,701 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources tapped and worked (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear one of three exhaust mounts broken/corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 108,907 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2018 108,905 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre on 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 92,227 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 92,227 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer round hanger split (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2014 76,291 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,987 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,630 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres in poor condition offside worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,516 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,117 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 24,757 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,848 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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VU05 AHJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU05 AHJ, 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 VU05 AHJ registered?

VU05 AHJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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