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FY05 ZZF

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,330 mi
Last recorded175,330 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 ZZF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 175,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 171,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 171,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 167,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 163,165 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 157,430 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 152,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres worn on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 145,445 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 145,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, with in 30cm of Suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 135,670 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing coming adrift (not leaking)

Under body corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 135,261 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 133,182 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 129,973 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 127,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 123,932 miles

offside rear shock absorber weeping

Pass 11 May 2013 123,019 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 121,235 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 119,000 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 116,885 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 113,395 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 106,447 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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FY05 ZZF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY05 ZZF, 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 FY05 ZZF registered?

FY05 ZZF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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