2005 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · BJ05 YOF
2005 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 217,916 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ05 YOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 217,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ05 YOF 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 (BJ05 YOF) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect moisture inside lens (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
BJ05 YOF Mileage History
- 21/06/2024209,496 mi
- 03/07/2024209,502 mi+6 mi
- 30/06/2025213,940 mi+4,438 mi
- 01/07/2026217,916 mi+3,976 mi
- 01/07/2026217,916 mi
Average of roughly 4,156 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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