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BX05 DFE

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,298 mi
Last recorded126,298 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 DFE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 126,298 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 126,278 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 122,306 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 118,929 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 115,497 miles

front exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2022 112,405 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 109,222 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 109,153 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 106,899 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 99,127 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 90,073 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 81,517 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 70,423 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 70,423 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 63,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 59,806 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs getting rusty

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust has been repaired

Fail 6 May 2014 59,806 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs getting rusty

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust has been repaired

Fail 2 Apr 2013 57,367 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,367 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,269 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,951 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,780 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,071 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE O/S/R/ TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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 DFE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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