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BX05 DFK

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,993 mi
Last recorded161,993 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 161,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective raer light lense cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody covered in mud

Pass 7 Apr 2023 151,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near suspension parts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near suspension parts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

car has been undersealed

Pass 7 Jan 2021 143,900 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 134,703 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 119,703 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 119,703 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,537 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 104,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,746 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has very slight leak at bracket (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,754 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 78,754 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,280 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 68,280 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,998 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,740 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jun 2011 41,406 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,371 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres serface cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,685 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 11,629 miles

Nearside 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)

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 DFK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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