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AV55 DXA

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,317 mi
Last recorded176,317 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 DXA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 176,317 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 176,225 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 165,322 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 152,570 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 147,257 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 147,499 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 142,440 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 136,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 136,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 136,840 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective screen washer missing (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn and separating (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 129,284 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded, and exhaust trim loose

Fail 22 Sep 2016 129,284 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded, and exhaust trim loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 122,861 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 116,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 108,149 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 103,012 miles

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 22 Sep 2012 103,012 miles

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

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 95,859 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 95,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,205 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 51,415 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,579 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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AV55 DXA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV55 DXA, 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 AV55 DXA registered?

AV55 DXA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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