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KD05 DZX

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

109,576 mi
Last recorded109,576 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 DZX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 109,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output some condensation present inside headlamp but not severely affecting headlight beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Apr 2024 108,379 miles

offside h/lamp condensation

Pass 27 Apr 2023 106,916 miles

offside h/lamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2022 103,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 100,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 96,583 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 96,583 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,685 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,372 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 75,891 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,390 miles

some corrosion found on exhaust system

Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,299 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,019 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,682 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,214 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,585 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,987 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,428 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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KD05 DZX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KD05 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 KD05 DZX registered?

KD05 DZX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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