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SK05 XEM

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

100,044 mi
Last recorded100,044 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 XEM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 100,044 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2026 100,037 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust faulty (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ jacking point (rear axle mounting point ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2025 98,060 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 96,736 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 2 Aug 2023 94,264 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 94,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,359 miles

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

rear inner sill corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2021 90,139 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 90,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO FLEXIS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 86,963 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 81,707 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 81,635 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,106 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 77,225 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 77,225 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,027 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,386 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,374 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,755 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 54,755 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,705 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs pitted

slight wear on front tyres inner tread

Fail 16 Apr 2012 47,705 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs pitted

slight wear on front tyres inner tread

Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,136 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 20 Apr 2011 43,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 39,988 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,595 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,449 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)

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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SK05 XEM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 SK05 XEM, 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 SK05 XEM registered?

SK05 XEM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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