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DU05 BKL

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,853 mi
Last recorded40,853 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 BKL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 40,853 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 37,825 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 34,296 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,077 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 18,858 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 18,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 16,245 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,166 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 15,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 13,991 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 13,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 11,182 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 8,465 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 6,491 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 BKL is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BKL, 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 BKL registered?

DU05 BKL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DU05 BKL safe to buy?

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