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ADZ 991

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

124,705 mi
Last recorded124,705 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADZ 991
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 124,705 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 124,052 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 123,621 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 123,002 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 122,297 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 121,573 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 121,573 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 120,838 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 118,955 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 118,952 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 116,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 113,170 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven inside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 109,320 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 109,315 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 104,775 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 92,129 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 80,093 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,993 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 54,038 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,060 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,478 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,746 miles

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

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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ADZ 991 is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ADZ 991, 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

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What year was ADZ 991 registered?

ADZ 991 is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is ADZ 991 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADZ 991 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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