2005 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · BF55 EHD
2005 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 133,438 miles. MOT valid until 31/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,438 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
BF55 EHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 133,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BF55 EHD Mileage History
- 01/03/2024119,506 mi
- 04/03/2024119,509 mi+3 mi
- 15/02/2025127,508 mi+7,999 mi
- 20/02/2025127,517 mi+9 mi
- 02/04/2026133,438 mi+5,921 mi
Average of roughly 6,679 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BF55 EHD 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 (BF55 EHD) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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