2005 Subaru Forester 2.5L Petrol · A8 AFF
2005 Subaru Forester (2.5L, petrol). First registered 17/06/2005. Recorded mileage 138,378 miles. MOT valid until 17/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2457cc
A8 AFF Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 138,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A8 AFF Mileage History
- 11/06/200829,951 mi
- 25/11/200831,885 mi+1,934 mi
- 27/11/200957,288 mi+25,403 mi
- 21/08/201063,723 mi+6,435 mi
- 15/08/201169,707 mi+5,984 mi
- 15/08/201169,707 mi
- 28/02/201271,924 mi+2,217 mi
- 29/01/201376,780 mi+4,856 mi
- 30/01/201376,780 mi
- 19/02/201479,912 mi+3,132 mi
- 09/02/201584,323 mi+4,411 mi
- 10/02/201688,340 mi+4,017 mi
- 10/03/201792,504 mi+4,164 mi
- 13/03/201792,505 mi+1 mi
- 20/04/201899,254 mi+6,749 mi
- 18/04/2019105,367 mi+6,113 mi
- 14/07/2020110,044 mi+4,677 mi
- 12/07/2021115,016 mi+4,972 mi
- 13/07/2021115,016 mi
- 23/06/2022119,484 mi+4,468 mi
- 23/06/2022119,484 mi
- 05/07/2023124,199 mi+4,715 mi
- 10/07/2023124,200 mi+1 mi
- 08/07/2024129,023 mi+4,823 mi
- 08/07/2024129,023 mi
- 19/05/2025132,551 mi+3,528 mi
- 07/05/2026138,378 mi+5,827 mi
- 08/05/2026138,378 mi
Average of roughly 6,055 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
A8 AFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Forester (A8 AFF) between June 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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