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PP05 PEN

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,476 mi
Last recorded148,476 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPP05 PEN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 148,476 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 143,114 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 143,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 139,347 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2023 139,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 135,479 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 131,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 128,683 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 124,270 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 119,417 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 115,949 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 111,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 106,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 101,007 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 92,059 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,559 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 70,885 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,885 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 57,608 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 57,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,665 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,910 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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PP05 PEN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PP05 PEN, 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 PP05 PEN registered?

PP05 PEN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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