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DW55 ROO

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,258 mi
Last recorded93,258 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW55 ROO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 93,258 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,582 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 76,626 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 71,183 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 71,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 63,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 54,652 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 46,296 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 44,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 41,701 miles

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge .. tyre worn close to cords

Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,110 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,941 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,629 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,586 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,249 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,462 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge...advise to replace

Fail 14 Sep 2011 27,462 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge...advise to replace

Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,100 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,582 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,690 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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DW55 ROO 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 DW55 ROO, 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 DW55 ROO registered?

DW55 ROO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is DW55 ROO safe to buy?

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