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AO55 VBP

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

111,569 mi
Last recorded111,569 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VBP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 111,569 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 109,135 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 107,474 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 102,846 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 96,501 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,366 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,943 miles

front number plate slightly distorted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,633 miles

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,199 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 59,387 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 59,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,002 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,895 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,056 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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AO55 VBP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AO55 VBP, 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 AO55 VBP registered?

AO55 VBP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is AO55 VBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 VBP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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