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DG05 AFA

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,729 mi
Last recorded179,729 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 AFA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 179,729 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 175,094 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both strut top mount bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 175,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to hazing/scratches on headlamps (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both strut top mount bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 166,904 miles

Nearside Rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2022 166,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached roll bar link detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 160,168 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 156,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 156,327 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 147,910 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 141,900 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 141,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2017 136,244 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 129,411 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 129,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 121,451 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 121,451 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 110,268 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 93,718 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 86,142 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2012 86,142 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 76,916 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 76,916 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 64,114 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,562 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,826 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,037 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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DG05 AFA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc 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 DG05 AFA, 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 DG05 AFA registered?

DG05 AFA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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