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DY55 JXU

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,840 mi
Last recorded109,840 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 JXU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 109,840 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 109,049 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 101,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

o/s/r tyre tread feathering slightly on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 101,361 miles

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

o/s/r tyre tread feathering slightly on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 93,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

F/tyres worn

N/S/R tyre tyre close to limit

R/pads and discs worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 83,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 75,611 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 67,917 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside

front brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,690 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 54,731 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear and offside front tyres edge wearing

Fail 20 May 2009 54,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear and offside front tyres edge wearing

Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,572 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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DY55 JXU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY55 JXU, 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 DY55 JXU registered?

DY55 JXU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 JXU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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