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DU05 BKE

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

211,815 mi
Last recorded211,815 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 BKE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 211,815 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 211,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 206,693 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front head light aim poor

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

front head lights lens poor condition

front number plate slightly damage

front to rear brake pipe union damp and corroded

middle exhaust system corroded and poor condition

Fail 22 Jan 2020 206,693 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front head light aim poor

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

front head lights lens poor condition

front number plate slightly damage

front to rear brake pipe union damp and corroded

middle exhaust system corroded and poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2018 188,710 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 175,120 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 159,527 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 145,401 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 133,211 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 117,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 103,354 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 91,113 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,287 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 62,318 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,167 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 47,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,926 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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DU05 BKE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DU05 BKE, 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 DU05 BKE registered?

DU05 BKE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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