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SP05 UPV

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

134,278 mi
Last recorded134,278 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 UPV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 134,278 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 134,263 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 133,826 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 133,812 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has multiple tears through to the cords where tread joins sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Nov 2023 133,474 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 133,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 132,931 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 132,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed on the top and bottom of the arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 132,480 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 132,452 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,076 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 132,076 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst section(next to mid pipe section) corroded,fractured weld and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside inner part of the front sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 129,022 miles

both rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil

Fail 7 May 2019 129,019 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and xs play in bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil

Pass 22 May 2018 125,081 miles

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe from joiner to flexy-surface rust

offside front to rear brake pipe from joiner to flexy -surface rust

rear catalyst section of the exhaust deteriorating

Fail 16 May 2018 125,074 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe from joiner to flexy-surface rust

offside front to rear brake pipe from joiner to flexy -surface rust

rear catalyst section of the exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2017 121,241 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 121,241 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 113,090 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 113,090 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 105,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 105,791 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 86,785 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 86,153 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 73,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 73,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 59,398 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 48,712 miles

Fronts discs poor condition

Pass 27 May 2010 40,040 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,962 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,677 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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SP05 UPV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 SP05 UPV, 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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SP05 UPV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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