2021 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · SW05 XUU

The 2005 Subaru Forester has a recent MOT pass from June 2025, showing no defects at 90,887 miles. This indicates the vehicle is currently roadworthy and meets safety standards. The previous MOT failure in February 2021 revealed multiple lighting issues including faulty headlamps, position lamps, and registration plate lights. These defects were not rectified before the next MOT in March 2021, which passed without defects. The failure suggests poor maintenance or neglect of lighting systems. The trend shows improvement since the 2021 failure, with two consecutive passes in 2023 and 2025. However, the gap between MOTs is significant—over two years between the 2021 and 2023 tests. This long interval raises concerns about ongoing maintenance and potential undetected issues. With 90,887 miles on a 21-year-old vehicle, the average annual mileage is just over 4,300 miles. This is unusually low for the vehicle’s age and may indicate periods of extended storage or very light usage.