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EP05 MDV

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,179 mi
Last recorded88,179 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP05 MDV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 88,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 78,363 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 77,712 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 76,759 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 73,981 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 73,961 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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EP05 MDV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EP05 MDV, 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 EP05 MDV registered?

EP05 MDV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is EP05 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP05 MDV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EP05 MDV have outstanding finance?

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