2005 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · BN55 EEV
2005 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 139,144 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN55 EEV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2023
- 139,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN55 EEV 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 (BN55 EEV) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2023 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 (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
BN55 EEV Mileage History
- 20/09/2022127,495 mi
- 20/09/2022127,495 mi
- 19/09/2023139,144 mi+11,649 mi
- 19/09/2023139,144 mi
Average of roughly 11,682 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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