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RJ04 SUB

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Lpg 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,869 mi
Last recorded118,869 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 118,869 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 118,869 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 115,168 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 111,922 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 110,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 109,547 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 108,236 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 108,234 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 106,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 106,511 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Multiple air fresheners on mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 102,140 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 101,861 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 90,517 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 82,268 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,155 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

osf inner brake disc corroded on outer edge and is not polished

Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,272 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,445 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,968 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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RJ04 SUB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,498cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RJ04 SUB, 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 RJ04 SUB registered?

RJ04 SUB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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