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EF05 XPB

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,028 mi
Last recorded117,028 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XPB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 117,028 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded off

Fail 16 Mar 2018 116,952 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust mount corroded off

Pass 24 Feb 2017 108,291 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 108,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 100,639 miles

Centre Rear wiper blade split.

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

Offside Front drop glass not operating.

both front tyres starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 93,911 miles

All wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

all tyres starting to deteriorate due to small stone cuts.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 88,336 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 88,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all wipers starting to deteriorate.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 80,423 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,048 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 75,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,180 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,769 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 28,520 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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EF05 XPB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF05 XPB, 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

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What year was EF05 XPB registered?

EF05 XPB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is EF05 XPB safe to buy?

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