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RA05 JAU

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,222 mi
Last recorded101,222 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 JAU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2024 101,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Bracket holding brake pipe and flexible hose in insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between front pipe and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Flange between front pipe and centre pipe heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jul 2023 98,611 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its associated parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,257 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four and the brake unions advise replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central exhaust flange is deteriorated and has a slight blow at the rear of silencer

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and the offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and the offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Jul 2022 95,256 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting strut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting strut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four and the brake unions advise replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central exhaust flange is deteriorated and has a slight blow at the rear of silencer

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and the offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and the offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2021 92,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Jul 2021 92,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate is corroded advise repair

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate is corroded advise repair

plastic sill covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2020 89,887 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,580 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 86,579 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened visible behind off side front wheel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wires showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 83,031 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 75,094 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2016 65,997 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 56,959 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 47,420 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 35,241 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,922 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 31,761 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,944 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,518 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 21,103 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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RA05 JAU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA05 JAU, 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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RA05 JAU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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