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VU05 ENJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,985 mi
Last recorded117,985 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 ENJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 117,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shocker mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shocker mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 112,588 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 108,486 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges / slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 105,273 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 103,256 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 100,052 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 97,108 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 91,034 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 84,229 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,093 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,933 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,540 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,973 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,843 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 56,413 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 16 Apr 2011 51,329 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,974 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,988 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,631 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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VU05 ENJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU05 ENJ, 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 VU05 ENJ?

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What year was VU05 ENJ registered?

VU05 ENJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is VU05 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 ENJ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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