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DU55 OYJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,116 mi
Last recorded106,116 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 OYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2018 106,116 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 102,529 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 97,665 miles

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

o/s/f exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 28 Aug 2015 92,788 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,001 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,368 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,947 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 68,499 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,259 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,368 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,227 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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DU55 OYJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DU55 OYJ, 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 DU55 OYJ registered?

DU55 OYJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is DU55 OYJ safe to buy?

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