MOT Status
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Nearside rear tyre starting to perish slightly between bands of tread pattern
Brake and Clutch pedal rubbers slightly split and worn.
Rear inner sills starting to rust slightly both sides opf car
Brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly split and worn.
Offside Rear drive shaft oil seal is leaking
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
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
SILL COVERS FITTED
SILL COVERS FITTED
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
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
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)
SILL COVERS FITTED
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
SILL COVERS FITTED
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
sill covers fitted
sill covers fitted
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)
Advise replacement of o/s/f tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is OY55 DFA safe to buy?
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