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B11 OJT

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,969 mi
Last recorded146,969 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 OJT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 146,969 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 146,969 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 138,764 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 131,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and offside rear (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also play on ball joints. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 130,589 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 130,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 127,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

n/s front tyre slightly worn outer edge

rear exhaust braket broken - still secure

Fail 3 Mar 2015 127,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

n/s front tyre slightly worn outer edge

rear exhaust braket broken - still secure

Pass 7 Mar 2014 119,676 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 111,938 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 103,903 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 93,895 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,642 miles

Front number plate cracked not affecting letters

N/S/F tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,456 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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B11 OJT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B11 OJT, 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 B11 OJT registered?

B11 OJT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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