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BN05 EMF

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,532 mi
Last recorded38,532 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 EMF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 38,532 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 37,958 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 36,354 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 35,425 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 34,503 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 32,873 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 31,241 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 31,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 29,670 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 29,670 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,637 miles

Front washers operate when the rear washer switch is turned

Pass 23 Mar 2017 27,919 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 26,842 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 25,857 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 24,647 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 23,262 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 20,346 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,547 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 14,347 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,632 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,482 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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BN05 EMF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BN05 EMF, 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

How do I check the history of BN05 EMF?

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What year was BN05 EMF registered?

BN05 EMF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BN05 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 EMF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN05 EMF have outstanding finance?

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