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BX05 DBO

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,590 mi
Last recorded141,590 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 141,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge - 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 141,590 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded at jacking point and body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge - 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 140,241 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 140,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 136,997 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 136,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 131,792 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 127,259 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 124,928 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 122,337 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 119,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 115,213 miles

All Tyres Deteriorating

Exhaust front section corroroed

Exhaust rear section corrored & Hanger corroroed

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 110,720 miles

All tyres deteriorating

Exhaust system corroroed

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 8 Jul 2015 105,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 105,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,131 miles

o/s front tyre wearing badly on in side edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 92,932 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 74,948 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 67,406 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,406 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,856 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 44,617 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 34,072 miles

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 DBO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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