MOT Status
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101,003 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension rubbers perished (general)
Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both inner boots split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension rubbers perished (general)
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative Bracket holding level device broken off chassis Linkage corroded seized (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Ball joint detached from socket (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
o/s/f light sensor broken
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
suspension sensor adrift ( controls headlights)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust mount broken
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered by plastic piping (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered by plastic piping (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear exhaust mount corroded
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear exhaust mount corroded
Nearside Front tyre starting to perish on side walls
all exhaust hanging brackets starting to corrode
steering rack damp
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
engine warning light on
offside rear tyre worn to 3mm - legal limit 1.6mm
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DF55 LDU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DF55 LDU, 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 DF55 LDU registered?
DF55 LDU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 October 2005.
Is DF55 LDU safe to buy?
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