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J24 TER

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

144,084 mi
Last recorded144,084 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 TER
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 144,084 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 144,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 140,689 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 135,664 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 135,589 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 128,265 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 120,116 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 120,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 116,565 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 116,565 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 116,454 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 113,760 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 109,438 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,879 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 100,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,512 miles

Offside Rear shock damp

Fail 29 Mar 2017 93,456 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear shock damp

eml light on

Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,057 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 85,056 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 1.8 mm

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,349 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,669 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,768 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn close to limit on 2mm Strongly advise to be replaced soon

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,683 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 58,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,195 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 46,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn close to limit on 2mm

nearside front tyre getting low on 3mm

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,148 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,588 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 27,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,067 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J24 TER is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J24 TER, 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 J24 TER registered?

J24 TER is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is J24 TER safe to buy?

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