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EF05 XPJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,572 mi
Last recorded127,572 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 127,572 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 126,899 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 126,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2024 126,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 125,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth outer edge and perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal rubber anti slip worn.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 122,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 118,923 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 118,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 114,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 107,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 107,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 94,666 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 88,080 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 82,655 miles

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

centre exhaust support broken but exhaust supported securely

Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,655 miles

centre exhaust support broken but exhaust supported securely

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2014 74,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,033 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 59,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 49,976 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,681 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,243 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,999 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 XPJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 EF05 XPJ, 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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What year was EF05 XPJ registered?

EF05 XPJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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