2005 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · BD55 LDJ
2005 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26/11/2005. Recorded mileage 118,796 miles. MOT valid until 09/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1994cc
BD55 LDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 118,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 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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BD55 LDJ Mileage History
- 23/10/202398,609 mi
- 27/09/2024107,762 mi+9,153 mi
- 10/12/2024107,891 mi+129 mi
- 20/11/2025118,790 mi+10,899 mi
- 21/11/2025118,796 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 9,704 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD55 LDJ 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 (BD55 LDJ) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to product on lense (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to prodcut on lense (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
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