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PJ54 VJF

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,913 mi
Last recorded128,913 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 VJF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 128,913 miles

All metal brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect

General corrosion underside

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 128,794 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All metal brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect

General corrosion underside

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 127,145 miles

Both rear inner sills have underseal coating unable to fully inspect

General corrosion underside

brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Oct 2023 127,041 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 126,610 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 122,922 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 120,760 miles

Rear brake pipes have a heavy grease coating

Pass 9 Oct 2019 117,899 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes have a greased coating

Pass 8 Oct 2018 112,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 107,593 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 101,759 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 97,116 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,298 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 90,055 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 832,761 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,906 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,476 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 67,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,976 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,522 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 42,130 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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PJ54 VJF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PJ54 VJF, 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 PJ54 VJF registered?

PJ54 VJF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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