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S13 AEB

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,961 mi
Last recorded90,961 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 AEB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 90,961 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2026 90,961 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Subframe/Crash beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lip of corrosion on both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 84,566 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Chip in windscreen

Offside Front Washer jet blocked

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 May 2025 84,566 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Washer jet blocked

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 76,556 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hub assembly / bearing housing slight corrosion

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub assembly / bearing housing corroded

Offside washer jet blocked

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 17 May 2023 68,810 miles

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2022 63,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

rear subframe bushes perished

rear suspension arm bushes starting to perish

undertray fitted

Pass 18 May 2021 58,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers / undertrays fitted

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 15 May 2020 55,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front lower arms corroded

Pass 18 May 2019 53,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front lower arms corroded

slight cracking to both front tyres

Fail 18 May 2019 53,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front lower arms corroded

slight cracking to both front tyres

Pass 21 May 2018 49,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 49,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 45,771 miles

corrosion to inner faces of n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

wear to edges of n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

Pass 21 May 2016 41,249 miles

front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 22 May 2015 37,788 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 35,896 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 34,422 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 32,682 miles

n/s front tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 28 May 2011 31,552 miles

both front tyre valves slightly perrished

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 18 May 2010 29,814 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 27,532 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 24,890 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 24,880 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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S13 AEB 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 S13 AEB, 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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S13 AEB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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