2005 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · BJ05 YLE
2005 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 164,047 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ05 YLE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2022
- 164,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ05 YLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Forester (BJ05 YLE) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2022 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: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn balljoint badly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% on rollers. (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt I”.
BJ05 YLE Mileage History
- 20/10/2021158,456 mi
- 21/10/2021158,456 mi
- 06/10/2022164,047 mi+5,591 mi
- 14/10/2022164,047 mi
Average of roughly 5,687 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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