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DG55 MVX

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,476 mi
Last recorded80,476 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 MVX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 80,476 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sills corroded

Offside Rear Inner sills corroded

Rear middle exhaust slightly leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2018 78,384 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edges (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre section very corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,017 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,890 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,973 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 68,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,663 miles

exhaust tail pipe trim loose.

front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,904 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe trim loose.

nearside front wiper juddering,offside front ends split.

tailgate handle partially siezed.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,881 miles

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

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

front wiper blades juddering.

rear hatch handle partially siezed.

slight binding of rear brakes.

Fail 12 Nov 2010 53,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,434 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,290 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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DG55 MVX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DG55 MVX, 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 DG55 MVX registered?

DG55 MVX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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