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EJ05 DZZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

207,414 mi
Last recorded207,414 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 207,414 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 207,357 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 200,381 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 186,330 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 180,045 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 167,967 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 163,048 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 163,048 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 160,677 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 160,463 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded - rear x4 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 146,661 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 146,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 126,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 108,585 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,084 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,745 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,592 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,253 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,475 miles

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

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

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 DZZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DZZ, 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 EJ05 DZZ registered?

EJ05 DZZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ05 DZZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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