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DK05 VUL

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,882 mi
Last recorded123,882 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VUL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2020 123,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

nearside front spring platform corroded ok with cat tool

offside front spring platform corroded ok with cat tool

Pass 27 Mar 2019 112,341 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 112,341 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 104,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,757 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,212 miles

O/S Steeringrack end slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,946 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,520 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,578 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,800 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,826 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,251 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 41,212 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,387 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,501 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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DK05 VUL is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK05 VUL, 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 DK05 VUL registered?

DK05 VUL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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