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DE05 EPU

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,457 mi
Last recorded111,457 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 EPU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 111,457 miles

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Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 111,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside head light lens is damage

Pass 22 Jul 2016 106,684 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 106,684 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 98,677 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Pass 2 May 2014 90,837 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 83,969 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 83,969 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 75,922 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 69,236 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 61,340 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 61,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

n/s/f tyre has small amount of damage to outer side wall.

Pass 1 May 2009 51,579 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 40,941 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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DE05 EPU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE05 EPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE05 EPU registered?

DE05 EPU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is DE05 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 EPU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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