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OY55 DGE

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

248,199 mi
Last recorded248,199 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 DGE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 248,199 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 248,199 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 242,369 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 242,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 236,721 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 236,721 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 229,117 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 222,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 212,974 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 205,710 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 205,710 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 196,995 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 196,899 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 186,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 174,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2015 174,076 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Negative battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2014 160,918 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 160,918 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 138,682 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 118,815 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 97,375 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 84,973 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 66,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,469 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 DGE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DGE, 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 DGE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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