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FX05 ZBJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

228,361 mi
Last recorded228,361 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZBJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 228,361 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 228,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective Lower arm ball joint retaining nylock nut secure but not onto locking part of nut (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage flexy pipe into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Dec 2024 226,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin another 2000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch top strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin another 2000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 226,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin another 2000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch top strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin another 2000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 225,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of strut mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil starting top of shaft (5.3.2 (b))

Offside outer sill convers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2023 225,121 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner panel rear outer sill 12" of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of strut mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil starting top of shaft (5.3.2 (b))

Offside outer sill convers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2022 222,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 220,848 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 218,996 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 218,996 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 217,260 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 202,230 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 182,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 164,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 149,035 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 136,387 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 121,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 121,914 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 114,460 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 109,335 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 104,723 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 98,967 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 85,002 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,179 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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FX05 ZBJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FX05 ZBJ, 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 FX05 ZBJ registered?

FX05 ZBJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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