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DU55 OZJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,481 mi
Last recorded103,481 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 OZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 103,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 102,407 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 100,946 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 100,946 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 98,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 96,768 miles

wheel bearing noise coming from o/s/r when on brake test.recommend further investigation.

Pass 2 Oct 2020 94,737 miles

Nearside Front 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))

exhaust leak front

Pass 6 Nov 2019 92,219 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 86,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,948 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit.

rear exhaust mounting bracket detached.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,889 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,404 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 58,246 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 50,893 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,651 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,322 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,854 miles

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)

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

both front tyres have cuts in tread, can not see braid at time of test

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres deteriorated slightly

cut in n/s/r tyre can not see braid at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,940 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OZJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OZJ, 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 OZJ registered?

DU55 OZJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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