2005 Subaru Forester 2.5L Petrol · GM05 BHD
2005 Subaru Forester (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 93,466 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GM05 BHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 93,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GM05 BHD 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 (GM05 BHD) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GM05 BHD Mileage History
- 25/07/202288,935 mi
- 31/07/202390,895 mi+1,960 mi
- 24/07/202492,222 mi+1,327 mi
- 24/07/202492,222 mi
- 14/08/202593,466 mi+1,244 mi
Average of roughly 1,483 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk2 (SG)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
- Head Gasket Failure (2.5L Engines)Serious
The 2.5L EJ25 engine in the SG XT is prone to external coolant and oil leaks from the head gaskets, eventually leading to overheating. UK MOT data records engine oil/coolant leaks and exhaust leaks as a recurring failure area on this generation.
- Self-Levelling Suspension (SLS) FailureModerate
The original rear struts leak and sag over time, leaving the rear of the SG sitting low, especially when towing or loaded. Suspension is a leading MOT failure area on this generation, and genuine OEM SLS parts are expensive in the UK.
- Rear Subframe and Mounting Point CorrosionModerate
UK road salt attacks the rear subframe and its suspension mounting points, often before the body panels look especially rusty. Corrosion around prescribed areas is a recorded MOT failure on this generation and can become structural if ignored.
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