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AO55 VCC

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

41,139 mi
Last recorded41,139 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VCC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 41,139 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 40,424 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 39,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside wheel arch near shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill offside and nearside in door shuts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 39,595 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside wheel arch near shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill offside and nearside in door shuts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 39,019 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 38,046 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 37,385 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,674 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 35,965 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 35,014 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,173 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,951 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 30,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2013 28,535 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,557 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,367 miles

inner faces of both front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,480 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,427 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 15,185 miles

both front discs slightly on inner surfaces

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 VCC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VCC, 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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AO55 VCC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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