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DG05 AFF

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

165,273 mi
Last recorded165,273 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 AFF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 165,273 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 154,498 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 141,459 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 127,696 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 115,147 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,778 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 90,963 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,447 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 64,447 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,825 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,284 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 22,617 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,151 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 AFF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DG05 AFF, 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 AFF registered?

DG05 AFF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is DG05 AFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 AFF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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