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BX05 DAO

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,477 mi
Last recorded119,477 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 DAO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 119,477 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 119,477 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 106,053 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,933 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,318 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,932 miles

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

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

windscreen has damage less than 40mm diameter on centre

Fail 25 Jun 2010 57,932 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

windscreen has damage less than 40mm diameter on centre

Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,994 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 40,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,488 miles

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth

offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth

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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BX05 DAO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BX05 DAO, 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 BX05 DAO registered?

BX05 DAO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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