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DK05 VUS

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,945 mi
Last recorded125,945 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VUS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 125,945 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 125,927 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 123,445 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms and tie-bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms and tie - bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 123,445 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms and tie-bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms and tie - bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 121,332 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint infront of centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides slightly perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer hanger bracket hitting chassis

Pass 19 Mar 2021 118,646 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 117,749 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 113,419 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 107,079 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 97,155 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 97,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 96,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrosion to front chassis crossmember

some deterioration to exhaust,heat shilds

Fail 20 Feb 2015 91,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrosion to front chassis crossmember

some deterioration to exhaust,heat shilds

Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,323 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,177 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,657 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished but not showing webbing at time of test.

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 Apr 2011 59,785 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 7 Apr 2010 48,615 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 48,615 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,787 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,178 miles

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

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

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 VUS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

DK05 VUS is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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