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K999 DPU

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

159,372 mi
Last recorded159,372 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 DPU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 159,372 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 159,372 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 157,823 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 157,823 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 156,419 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 156,419 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 154,582 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 154,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 151,973 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 151,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 149,792 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 149,780 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlamp lens misty

Pass 17 Dec 2018 146,893 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 146,779 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 142,973 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 138,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 127,180 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 127,180 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav bracket (8.3.1e)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 114,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 114,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 100,984 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 92,261 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 85,779 miles

engine oil low

Pass 24 Jan 2011 75,617 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 65,161 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 65,051 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,966 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 48,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,243 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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K999 DPU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K999 DPU, 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 K999 DPU registered?

K999 DPU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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