2005 Subaru Forester 2.5L Petrol · VX05 LMM
2005 Subaru Forester (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 160,478 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX05 LMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 160,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX05 LMM 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 (VX05 LMM) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
VX05 LMM Mileage History
- 05/04/2024152,079 mi
- 18/04/2025156,519 mi+4,440 mi
- 02/07/2025156,535 mi+16 mi
- 23/06/2026160,463 mi+3,928 mi
- 26/06/2026160,478 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 3,779 miles per year across 5 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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