2005 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · CE05 EDV
2005 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 163,043 miles. MOT valid until 03/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,043 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
CE05 EDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 163,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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CE05 EDV Mileage History
- 03/04/2024150,360 mi
- 06/04/2024150,362 mi+2 mi
- 15/03/2025156,405 mi+6,043 mi
- 05/06/2025156,791 mi+386 mi
- 22/05/2026163,043 mi+6,252 mi
Average of roughly 5,946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CE05 EDV 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 (CE05 EDV) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Numerous leaks (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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