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DU05 NMO

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,508 mi
Last recorded73,508 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 73,508 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 71,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes at conector (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 66,175 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 63,955 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 61,698 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 61,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 60,159 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,267 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,481 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 54,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,572 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,459 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 42,838 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,224 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 34,573 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,476 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 29,476 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,011 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f inner cv boot wet with fluid

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2009 17,530 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 15,871 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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 NMO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU05 NMO registered?

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

Is DU05 NMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 NMO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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