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DU55 OYP

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,128 mi
Last recorded77,128 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 OYP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 77,128 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 68,437 miles

slight corrosion starting in exhaust system

Pass 27 Sep 2024 68,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

auxiliary belt slightly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

auxiliary belt slightly perished

Pass 23 Sep 2022 66,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 64,736 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 62,868 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 59,820 miles

both front antiroll bar drop links have slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2018 55,720 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2017 51,408 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 47,166 miles

both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2015 43,408 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight product on both headlamps

Pass 20 Sep 2014 39,001 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 34,104 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 27,365 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,038 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,248 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,701 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 3 Sep 2008 14,589 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 OYP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 OYP, 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 DU55 OYP registered?

DU55 OYP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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