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EJ05 DZX

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,438 mi
Last recorded73,438 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 DZX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2025 73,438 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 71,684 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,788 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 67,817 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 65,029 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 62,868 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 60,072 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 57,144 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,802 miles

Front and rear brake pads approximately 50% worn

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,885 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,085 miles

Front and rear pads approximately 50% worn

Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,910 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,492 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,557 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,550 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,783 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f windscreen wiper split

o/s/f windscreen wiper split

Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,790 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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EJ05 DZX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ05 DZX, 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 EJ05 DZX registered?

EJ05 DZX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is EJ05 DZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 DZX shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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