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DK55 SJY

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,602 mi
Last recorded138,602 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 138,602 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 135,199 miles

EML illuminated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread, cracking and also has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 135,164 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/70R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 134,430 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole at front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 130,026 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 125,042 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 119,066 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Nov 2020 114,700 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 111,332 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 105,708 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 99,801 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 93,354 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,195 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,735 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 61,957 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,507 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 16 Nov 2011 33,546 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 20,049 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 12,033 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 8,607 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 SJY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SJY, 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 SJY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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