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DY05 TXS

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,373 mi
Last recorded104,373 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 TXS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 104,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 99,390 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 94,630 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 91,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from center silencer advise replace (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps lens slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp washer jet missing

Fail 15 Sep 2022 91,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multi cuts to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald and cut to cord inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from center silencer advise replace (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps lens slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp washer jet missing

Pass 16 Sep 2021 87,071 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 82,793 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 82,703 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 76,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 76,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 71,762 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 69,785 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,179 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,237 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,402 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,102 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,580 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,579 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,154 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,950 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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DY05 TXS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY05 TXS, 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 DY05 TXS registered?

DY05 TXS is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DY05 TXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 TXS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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