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BX05 DFF

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

623,323 mi
Last recorded623,323 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 DFF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 623,323 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 62,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 58,402 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 58,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,558 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,485 miles

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

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

off side front brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 14 May 2012 39,577 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 33,400 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 26,270 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 23,214 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 18,790 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 DFF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DFF, 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 DFF registered?

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

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