CarVerify

Free Car Check

CW05 LTE

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,513 mi
Last recorded72,513 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 LTE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 72,513 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 70,014 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 69,889 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 68,765 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 67,491 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 66,216 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 64,295 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,995 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 61,982 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 59,467 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,840 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,149 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 50,687 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,922 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 45,961 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 42,580 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,927 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,049 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,242 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CW05 LTE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CW05 LTE, 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 CW05 LTE?

You can check the full history of CW05 LTE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CW05 LTE registered?

CW05 LTE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is CW05 LTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 LTE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CW05 LTE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CW05 LTE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.