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M7 DJB

2005 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

101,663 mi
Last recorded101,663 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 DJB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 101,663 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 100,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 99,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 97,742 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 93,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 92,090 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,674 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 85,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 66,763 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,260 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,833 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 60,929 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,700 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,837 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 45,507 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,945 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,634 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,872 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 20,804 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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M7 DJB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M7 DJB, 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

How do I check the history of M7 DJB?

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What year was M7 DJB registered?

M7 DJB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 February 2005.

Is M7 DJB safe to buy?

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