2005 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · YR55 YLT
2005 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 118,738 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR55 YLT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/03/2026
- 118,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR55 YLT 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 (YR55 YLT) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YR55 YLT Mileage History
- 28/01/2023112,695 mi
- 03/02/2024115,005 mi+2,310 mi
- 28/02/2025116,651 mi+1,646 mi
- 22/03/2025116,681 mi+30 mi
- 14/03/2026118,738 mi+2,057 mi
Average of roughly 1,935 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 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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