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RA05 JZF

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,253 mi
Last recorded101,253 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 101,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 101,239 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 88,137 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inners (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 88,130 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inners (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 76,850 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 67,630 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 57,563 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 55,796 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 55,794 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 52,947 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,591 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2018 46,570 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 45,636 miles

Near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Jul 2017 45,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,703 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 43,703 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 41,660 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,787 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,231 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,275 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2011 29,947 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,336 miles

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

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 May 2009 26,562 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,591 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 JZF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JZF, 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 JZF registered?

RA05 JZF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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