2005 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · L33 FAP
2005 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 119,054 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L33 FAP Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 119,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L33 FAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Forester (L33 FAP) between April 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)”.
L33 FAP Mileage History
- 15/04/200818,970 mi
- 30/03/200920,639 mi+1,669 mi
- 26/04/201029,661 mi+9,022 mi
- 18/04/201140,737 mi+11,076 mi
- 23/04/201252,461 mi+11,724 mi
- 09/04/201359,081 mi+6,620 mi
- 13/05/201466,297 mi+7,216 mi
- 12/05/201575,845 mi+9,548 mi
- 11/05/201686,169 mi+10,324 mi
- 04/05/201791,568 mi+5,399 mi
- 15/05/201897,979 mi+6,411 mi
- 16/05/201897,979 mi
- 22/03/2019101,590 mi+3,611 mi
- 01/05/2020103,801 mi+2,211 mi
- 04/05/2021107,409 mi+3,608 mi
- 05/05/2022115,772 mi+8,363 mi
- 20/06/2023118,682 mi+2,910 mi
- 01/04/2026119,054 mi+372 mi
Average of roughly 5,573 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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