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DE05 ERO

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,296 mi
Last recorded132,296 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 ERO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 132,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 127,179 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 120,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 114,705 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 106,230 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth grip worn through (1.1.2 (c))

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

clutch pedal grip missing

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 5 May 2021 100,795 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 95,797 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 85,175 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,046 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 80,035 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,802 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,445 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 70,445 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,575 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,326 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 60,326 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 55,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,368 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,626 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,625 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,457 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,486 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 ERO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DE05 ERO, 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 DE05 ERO registered?

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

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