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DJ05 TAN

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

156,443 mi
Last recorded156,443 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ05 TAN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 156,443 miles

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

underbody of vehicle & suspension components rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2025 153,711 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 150,711 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 146,589 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 143,518 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 139,624 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 135,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger rubbers splitting

Pass 20 Dec 2018 130,798 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 123,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 112,991 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 102,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 102,975 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,140 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

clutch pedal non slip missing

Pass 26 Jun 2013 85,538 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,320 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,626 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 5 Mar 2010 60,173 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,546 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,209 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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DJ05 TAN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DJ05 TAN, 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 DJ05 TAN registered?

DJ05 TAN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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