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E5 ESV

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,756 mi
Last recorded127,756 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 ESV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 127,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes underside incl front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion and undersealed on repairs

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe also age related corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arms bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 125,624 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe has age related corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 125,624 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe has age related corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 123,729 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear underside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe at caliper hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes worn & cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 123,725 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Crossmember corroded at rear most mount - non prescribed

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe at caliper hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear underside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes worn cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 122,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 122,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower cup insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box rear rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 120,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All bushes slightly worn and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 117,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 114,070 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 114,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 110,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 110,785 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint pinch bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 107,268 miles

Exhaust pipe cracked at rear flange

Pass 7 Dec 2016 103,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 27 Nov 2015 99,258 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 99,258 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 95,853 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

condensation in o/s headlamp

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2013 91,040 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 91,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 87,203 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 Dec 2011 81,947 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 72,929 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,705 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 58,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 58,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,979 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 47,979 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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E5 ESV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 E5 ESV, 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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E5 ESV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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