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J29 JHX

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

215,126 mi
Last recorded215,126 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 JHX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 215,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 210,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body corroded but no sharp edges

Pass 19 Jan 2024 207,130 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 199,835 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 190,071 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 179,981 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 169,183 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 169,183 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 157,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 144,501 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 135,376 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 126,944 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 117,608 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 105,936 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 91,878 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,866 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 65,310 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 54,187 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,376 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,270 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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J29 JHX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J29 JHX, 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 J29 JHX registered?

J29 JHX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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