The 2005 Subaru Forester is an all-wheel-drive SUV, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 85 kW (116 hp).
The asking price is 4,850 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 4,300 €. The estimate is based on 59 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 6 days.
The odometer reads 246,000 km, which works out at about 12,000 km per year. The car was inspected 7/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 7/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is chassis and body.
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
- Tow bar
- Adaptive cruise control
- Leather upholstery
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 247 € per year
- Insurance 520 € per year
- Financing instalment 75 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 770 € per year.
The original tyre size is 205/70 R15. The seller is a private individual, Jämsä.
Basic information
- Registration number
- FOG-681
- Mileage
- 246,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2005
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel drive
- Body type
- SUV
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Silver
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 150782
- Nettiauto ID
- 15896103
Technical details
- Power
- 85 kW / 116 hp
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 11.9 s
- Fuel consumption
- 7.9 l/100 km (extra-urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Kerb weight
- 1,480 kg
- Max towing weight
- 1,500 kg
- Last inspection
- 7/2026
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Adaptive cruise control
- Leather upholstery
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 4,850 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 6 days.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 7/2027
About 11 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 7/2026.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
704 cars of the Subaru FORESTER model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 504 defects leading to a failure, or 71.6 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. That is fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Chassis and body 23.3
Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank
- Axles and suspension 20
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Emissions and leaks 14.6
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 19 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (403). Median mileage 287,000 km.
Figures describe the Subaru FORESTER model series first registered in 2005, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalDescription from the seller, in Finnish.
Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Subaru Forester cost?
Subaru Forester is for sale at 4,850 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 4,300 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 11 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 01/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2005.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 246,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 7/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 37.9 % of Subaru FORESTER cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (704 inspections, median mileage 287,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2005 Subaru in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 973 Subaru passenger cars first used in 2005 in traffic use in Finland. That is 1.1 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 20th most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (99.8 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Subaru FORESTER cars first registered in 2005, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: chassis and body, axles and suspension, emissions and leaks. That is 71.6 defects per 100 inspections, against 93 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Sunroof or panoramic roof, Tow bar, Adaptive cruise control, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 247 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 205/70 R15.
Where is Subaru Forester located?
The car is located in Keski-Suomi (Jämsä, Keski-Suomi).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.