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ET05 ZWW

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,766 mi
Last recorded90,766 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 ZWW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 90,766 miles

slight wear to o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Jun 2025 87,898 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 85,377 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 83,182 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 81,313 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 76,438 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 73,641 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 69,579 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 65,257 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,306 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 51,597 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,308 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,611 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,865 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,229 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 25,387 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 20,235 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,022 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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ET05 ZWW is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 ET05 ZWW, 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 ET05 ZWW registered?

ET05 ZWW is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is ET05 ZWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 ZWW shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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