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DE55 OFH

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,631 mi
Last recorded140,631 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 OFH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 140,631 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 131,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BAD edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 124,178 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 120,143 miles

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2021 117,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 117,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level switch bracket broken and linkage siezed (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 112,718 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 106,185 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 106,168 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak to bad to test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak large hole in rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through to cords and tyre splitting (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will wear through to cords soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 96,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 96,376 miles

Emissions not tested Hole in exhaust where bracket is broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure 2 Hanging brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Link rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 86,206 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 86,197 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)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 77,826 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 77,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 71,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,582 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 57,399 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,439 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 50,439 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,275 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 39,109 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,313 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,848 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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DE55 OFH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE55 OFH, 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 DE55 OFH registered?

DE55 OFH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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