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DK55 OYO

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,726 mi
Last recorded133,726 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 OYO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 133,726 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 133,353 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 119,742 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 119,742 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 109,095 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 101,516 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 89,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O\S and N\S front tyres inner edges wearing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 80,605 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 80,605 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,900 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,064 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 56,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

engine managment light staying on

Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,710 miles

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

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

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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DK55 OYO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DK55 OYO, 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 DK55 OYO registered?

DK55 OYO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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