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OV05NFO
2005 SUBARU FORESTER
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1994cc
General Information
- Registration OV05NFO
- Manufacturer SUBARU
- Model FORESTER
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1994cc
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- Expires 09 Jan 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 142,280 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear REAR EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN AND REAR BOX CORRODED
- Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,773 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear rear exhaust box corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 139,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear rear exhaust box corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,020 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))
2 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 138,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,823 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective in front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 134,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective in front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Clutch pedal rubber is missing
3 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,833 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2022 5 Jul 202618 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,091 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside headlamp condensating inside
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,936 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 103,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,918 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2019 5 Jul 202619 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,617 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,630 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Low air pressure on both front tyres
23 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,630 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Low air pressure on both front tyres
20 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,430 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,297 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 5 Jul 202626 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,627 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 5 Jul 202629 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,864 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,167 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 5 Jul 202630 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
2 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,364 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2010 5 Jul 202621 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,007 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2009 5 Jul 202619 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 37,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV05NFO was registered on 2005-04-29
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