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RA05 JBO

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,720 mi
Last recorded168,720 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 JBO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 168,720 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise exhaust system corroded and temporary repair

Fail 7 Feb 2025 168,720 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise exhaust system corroded and temporary repair

Pass 8 Feb 2024 159,713 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 159,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 151,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 145,841 miles

Both off side doors damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 145,841 miles

Both off side doors damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 136,821 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 124,504 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 124,504 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 110,750 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 104,425 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 104,425 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 93,586 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges, are on 3mm of tread and are starting to perish slightly

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

Pass 19 May 2015 85,083 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2015 85,083 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 74,767 miles

Both side rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 7 May 2014 74,767 miles

Both side rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,929 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Front wipers starting to smear

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

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

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge, nearside rear tyre is worn on outer edge and both tyres are starting to perish

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Side trims fitted to vehicle making it difficult to inspect

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,159 miles

All four tyres are starting to perish

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front wipers starting to smear

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge and cut on tread but not to cords

Offside rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,126 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 35,232 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,257 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 JBO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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