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DF55 LDU

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,003 mi
Last recorded101,003 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 LDU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 101,003 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 100,991 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 94,612 miles

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2024 94,612 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2023 88,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 88,399 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 81,507 miles

o/s/f light sensor broken

Fail 6 Sep 2022 81,476 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

suspension sensor adrift ( controls headlights)

Pass 6 Sep 2021 75,999 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 72,678 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 72,678 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 70,267 miles

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))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 70,267 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,285 miles

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))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 66,285 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,130 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 61,130 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,595 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish on side walls

all exhaust hanging brackets starting to corrode

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,728 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 54,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 50,291 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,992 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,574 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,336 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,883 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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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.

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