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DG05 AFX

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,187 mi
Last recorded160,187 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 AFX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 160,187 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Sep 2025 160,187 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jun 2024 158,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

various braking/steering/suspension/and under body components corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2024 158,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 (1.1.11 (c))

various braking/steering/suspension/and under body components corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2023 151,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 151,577 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 145,549 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 145,541 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 145,564 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 138,881 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 138,881 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 134,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 126,811 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 126,811 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 118,468 miles

Various corrosion to vehicle underbody

Pass 17 Feb 2017 109,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 101,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 101,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 93,530 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,993 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,346 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,699 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,726 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,328 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,649 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 AFX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AFX, 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 AFX registered?

DG05 AFX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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