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DK55 SBX

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,147 mi
Last recorded108,147 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 SBX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 108,147 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 108,017 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps & Offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 102,197 miles

brake pad anti slip provision worn

brake performace checked by decelerometer 60% service brake 19% parking brake

Fail 25 Oct 2019 102,197 miles

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

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

brake pad anti slip provision worn

brake performace checked by decelerometer 60% service brake 19% parking brake

Pass 30 Oct 2018 91,272 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 30 Oct 2018 91,272 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 80,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,981 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,339 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,668 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,006 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,360 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,518 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,668 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,264 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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DK55 SBX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

DK55 SBX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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