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OY55 DDF

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

259,171 mi
Last recorded259,171 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 DDF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 259,171 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 257,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing X 2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing X 2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 252,548 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 246,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 234,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 234,381 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 231,177 miles

Both rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 231,177 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 213,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe holed (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box join (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Aug 2016 213,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe holed (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box join (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Aug 2015 189,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 177,634 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 177,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 169,895 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 151,984 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 128,030 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 107,568 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 107,568 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 85,355 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,180 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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OY55 DDF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY55 DDF, 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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OY55 DDF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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