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SR05 CFV

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,308 mi
Last recorded77,308 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 CFV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 77,308 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 brake pipes by lower suspension arm rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr chassis slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and sill guards fitted, ns and os restricting full inspection

Fail 3 Oct 2025 77,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn excessive play on "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and slightly on nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 brake pipes by lower suspension arm rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr chassis slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and sill guards fitted, ns and os restricting full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2024 73,677 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer mirror casing damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr sill/step has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr lower suspension arm bushes have cracked/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear nsr and osr brake drums corroded

engine and sill guards fitted, ns and os restricting full inspection

Fail 30 Sep 2024 73,676 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in exhaust (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer mirror casing damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr sill/step has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr lower suspension arm bushes have cracked/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear nsr and osr brake drums corroded

engine and sill guards fitted, ns and os restricting full inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2023 69,221 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 61,891 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,246 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 48,412 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 43,390 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 39,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 32,017 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 28,330 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 23,557 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 18,273 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 15,527 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 13,976 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 11,768 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2010 9,710 miles

CORROSION SHOWING ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 15 Jun 2009 7,349 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 5,621 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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SR05 CFV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SR05 CFV, 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 SR05 CFV registered?

SR05 CFV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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