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RJ05 EZR

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,184 mi
Last recorded80,184 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 EZR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 80,184 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 80,184 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 70,470 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 57,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section has been weld repaired.

brake pedal rubber worn.

Fail 29 Apr 2024 57,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust section has been weld repaired.

brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 6 Jun 2023 55,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 55,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 52,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 49,825 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 47,390 miles

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 5 Jun 2019 44,861 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,214 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,033 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,392 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,127 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 21,171 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 15,733 miles

front tyres worn.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,447 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 9,244 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 8,689 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 8,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 8,074 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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RJ05 EZR is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 RJ05 EZR, 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 RJ05 EZR registered?

RJ05 EZR is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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