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AO55 VBX

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,943 mi
Last recorded111,943 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VBX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 111,943 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear sub-fram corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 103,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst holed (7.1.2)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2017 103,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked? (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure damaged (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst holed (7.1.2)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,412 miles

Exhaust Blow From Cat

Fail 16 Mar 2016 98,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure LOOSE (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine Oil Leak

Exhaust Blow From Cat

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 90,306 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,306 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,744 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 21 Mar 2014 80,744 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,389 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 74,389 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,858 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,384 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 46,109 miles

both front brake discs corroded in places

both rear tyres getting low on tread

both rear tyres starting to perish in places on tread

Pass 17 Nov 2009 44,340 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,872 miles

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

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

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 VBX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO55 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

AO55 VBX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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