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AP05 CRX

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,534 mi
Last recorded113,534 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 CRX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 113,534 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 103,191 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2024 103,189 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2023 94,396 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 87,375 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing more on inside edges

Engine coolant level below min mark

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 87,374 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing more on inside edges

Engine coolant level below min mark

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 75,500 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 68,546 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 59,358 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 59,358 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 53,317 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 48,760 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inner edges

Fail 31 May 2017 48,760 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inner edges

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2016 45,301 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 41,818 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 38,458 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 35,136 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 30,738 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 25,306 miles

Front discs corroded!!!!

Pass 18 May 2010 20,372 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 16,315 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 12,933 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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AP05 CRX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP05 CRX, 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 AP05 CRX registered?

AP05 CRX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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