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DV55 PNU

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,887 mi
Last recorded141,887 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 PNU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 141,887 miles

nsf,nsr and osr dampers weeping

Pass 20 Apr 2020 139,896 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 134,856 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 130,061 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 123,163 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min limit

Fail 29 Mar 2017 123,163 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min limit

Pass 27 Apr 2016 114,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 100,209 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 100,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 89,327 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Dec 2012 76,781 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,625 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,506 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 52,506 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,051 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,359 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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DV55 PNU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DV55 PNU, 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 DV55 PNU registered?

DV55 PNU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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