2005 Subaru Forester 2.5L Petrol · DU55 OYM
2005 Subaru Forester (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 100,953 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU55 OYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2024
- 100,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU55 OYM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Forester (DU55 OYM) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounti”.
DU55 OYM Mileage History
- 17/10/202298,276 mi
- 18/10/2023100,820 mi+2,544 mi
- 03/11/2023100,843 mi+23 mi
- 02/11/2024100,953 mi+110 mi
- 04/11/2024100,953 mi
Average of roughly 1,305 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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