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RA05 JBX

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,550 mi
Last recorded89,550 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 89,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 77,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 70,930 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 70,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 67,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 67,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint of centre section to front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 66,729 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to crack due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 64,970 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 63,205 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 63,205 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 60,874 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,083 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,614 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 49,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,044 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,561 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 34,349 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 27,462 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,273 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 12,821 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 JBX 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 90%.

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 JBX, 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 RA05 JBX registered?

RA05 JBX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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