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DK55 SHX

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,846 mi
Last recorded115,846 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 SHX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 115,846 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 108,052 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 108,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 102,277 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 102,277 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both,rear,front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to join (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,959 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,857 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 84,046 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,160 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 69,848 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,214 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,303 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 SHX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK55 SHX, 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 SHX registered?

DK55 SHX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is DK55 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK55 SHX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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