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AF05 XKO

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

109,928 mi
Last recorded109,928 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XKO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 109,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside washer jet weak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Mar 2026 109,921 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside washer jet weak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 98,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 88,597 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 85,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 85,381 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 82,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2021 82,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 79,500 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 75,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 68,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,926 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,050 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,053 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,900 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,784 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,018 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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AF05 XKO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF05 XKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF05 XKO registered?

AF05 XKO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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