2005 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · AF05 XKO
2005 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 109,928 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AF05 XKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 109,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AF05 XKO Mileage History
- 08/03/202388,597 mi
- 20/03/202492,863 mi+4,266 mi
- 03/04/202598,205 mi+5,342 mi
- 24/03/2026109,921 mi+11,716 mi
- 25/03/2026109,928 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 6,999 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF05 XKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Forester (AF05 XKO) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device missing Fuel cap missing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”.
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