2005 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · YX55 VWC
2005 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 75,580 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,580 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX55 VWC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2023
- 75,580 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.
YX55 VWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Forester (YX55 VWC) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YX55 VWC Mileage History
- 03/11/202164,699 mi
- 24/11/2022292,722 mi+228,023 mi
- 24/11/202269,061 mi-223,661 mi
- 23/11/202375,580 mi+6,519 mi
Average of roughly 5,298 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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
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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- 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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