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OY55 DFA

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,910 mi
Last recorded125,910 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 DFA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 125,910 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish slightly between bands of tread pattern

Pass 22 Jan 2025 124,109 miles

Brake and Clutch pedal rubbers slightly split and worn.

Rear inner sills starting to rust slightly both sides opf car

Pass 24 Jan 2024 122,492 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly split and worn.

Pass 10 Jan 2023 120,471 miles

Offside Rear drive shaft oil seal is leaking

Fail 10 Jan 2023 120,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside headlamp focus is poor

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear drive shaft oil seal is leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2022 119,290 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 116,653 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

SILL COVERS FITTED

TYRES ARE WEARING UNEVEN

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 116,651 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

SILL COVERS FITTED

TYRES ARE WEARING UNEVEN

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 113,702 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 10 Jan 2019 108,444 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 10 Jan 2019 108,439 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 Jan 2018 103,040 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 103,040 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 18 Jan 2017 98,006 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 760,430 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 93,156 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 30 Jan 2016 93,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 6 Jan 2015 83,113 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 83,113 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,305 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,966 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,279 miles

Advise replacement of o/s/f tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,220 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,466 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 24,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 DFA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DFA, 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 OY55 DFA registered?

OY55 DFA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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