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DK55 SJO

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,220 mi
Last recorded161,220 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 SJO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 161,220 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 157,599 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 osr / nsr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 147,538 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 138,065 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 138,065 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction x1 item (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 132,810 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 122,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside headlight contaminated.

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

Outer sill covers fitted.

brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 113,923 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 113,923 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 106,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,457 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 62,858 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)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 94,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,940 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 80,972 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 80,971 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 72,433 miles

n/side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,730 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 48,895 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,982 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 SJO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SJO, 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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DK55 SJO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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