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VX05 XBA

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,380 mi
Last recorded97,380 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 XBA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 97,380 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 96,106 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 95,123 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 90,432 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,415 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,501 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 76,845 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,776 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,831 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,166 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 49,138 miles

bracket broken mounting exhaust on down pipe

Pass 18 Sep 2010 42,709 miles

SLIGHT COTRROSION ON THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,525 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,507 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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VX05 XBA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VX05 XBA, 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 VX05 XBA registered?

VX05 XBA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is VX05 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 XBA shows 14 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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