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SJ05 MBR

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,577 mi
Last recorded142,577 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 MBR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 142,577 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 142,399 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 135,950 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 135,878 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 126,181 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 116,955 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 107,332 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 99,206 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 92,751 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 83,331 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 83,161 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 72,676 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,238 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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SJ05 MBR is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SJ05 MBR, 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

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What year was SJ05 MBR registered?

SJ05 MBR is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 April 2005.

Is SJ05 MBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 MBR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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