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EX05 EZJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,100 mi
Last recorded114,100 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 EZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 114,100 miles

front subframe scabby with corrosion

oil leaks( mainly nearside)

Fail 25 Mar 2026 114,100 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced wiper blades x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

front subframe scabby with corrosion

oil leaks( mainly nearside)

Pass 5 Nov 2024 112,163 miles

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/r shock weak

Pass 17 Oct 2023 111,313 miles

front number plate deteriorating

quite heavy surface corrosion to rear discs

Pass 1 Nov 2022 109,709 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 109,317 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 109,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 108,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 108,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 106,947 miles

Front stone chip windscreen just on 10mm

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box rusted

possible slight blow front exhaust manifold area

Fail 24 Sep 2018 106,947 miles

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

Front stone chip windscreen just on 10mm

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box rusted

possible slight blow front exhaust manifold area

Pass 12 Oct 2017 105,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,305 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 104,305 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 103,717 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 102,401 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 100,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 89,842 miles

chip in screen

Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,073 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,600 miles

n.s.r tyre on limit outer edge.o.s.r tyre low outer edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,866 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre On 3MM outter Edge

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,643 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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EX05 EZJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EX05 EZJ, 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 EX05 EZJ registered?

EX05 EZJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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