CarVerify

Free Car Check

SHZ 8627

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,523 mi
Last recorded157,523 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 8627
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 157,523 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 157,525 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 156,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

plastic sill trims and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2024 156,766 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

plastic sill trims and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2023 147,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 139,424 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 134,544 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 131,214 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 131,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 125,329 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 116,204 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 107,973 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 99,332 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,132 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 20 Aug 2014 88,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,384 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 75,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,214 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 May 2011 41,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 41,703 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,969 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)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,277 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,416 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SHZ 8627 is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SHZ 8627, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SHZ 8627?

You can check the full history of SHZ 8627 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SHZ 8627 registered?

SHZ 8627 is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is SHZ 8627 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHZ 8627 shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SHZ 8627 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SHZ 8627. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.