MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance unable to be tested due to dangerous corrosion (1.2.1 (g))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple holes, inner wheel arch next to strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearmost inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearmost inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected multiple holes, inner wheel arch next to strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust flanges corroded
headlamp washers inoperative
undertrays fitted, some components obscured
vehicle corroded in many places
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly insecure (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
chips in windscreen
nearside rear outer sill is corroded
offside rear outer sill is corroded
underside of vehicle is getting rusty
undertrays fitted
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly insecure (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
chips in windscreen
nearside rear outer sill is corroded
offside rear outer sill is corroded
oil level is on minimum
underside of vehicle is getting rusty
undertrays fitted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear sills are corroded
engine cover and under trays fitted
nearside rear antiroll bar link rod bottom ball joint is slightly seized
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear sills are corroded
engine cover and under trays fitted
nearside rear antiroll bar link rod bottom ball joint is slightly seized
Exhaust system getting very rusty in places
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Under trays fitted
chip in windscreen
rear sills are corroded
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Exhaust system getting very rusty in places
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted
chip in windscreen
rear sills are corroded
Exhaust system getting very rusty in places
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Under trays fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust system getting very rusty in places
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Under trays fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension height sensor bracket broken off of suspension arm
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm also wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension height sensor bracket broken off of suspension arm
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm also wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Under trays fitted
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Engine cover fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
Under Tray fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Engine cover fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
Under Tray fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel smell underneath vehicle but no sign of leakage
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine malfunction light on
fuel smell underneath vehicle but no sign of leakage
Boot lid release handle very stiff
Engine cover fitted
Front number plate slightly discoloured
Under trays fitted
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)
Boot lid release handle very stiff
Engine cover fitted
Engine warning light is on
Front number plate slightly discoloured
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre is bald on the inside edge and close to wearing through to the cords
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under trays fitted
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust system corroded and slight blow
exhaust system corroded and slight blow
exhaust system corroded
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
engine management light on
exhaust system corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
child seat fitted o/s/r
traction contro; and check engine lights on
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
child seat fitted o/s/r
traction contro; and check engine lights on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine check light on
front and rear number plates in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear number plates in poor condition
front brake disks worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear number plates in poor condition
front brake disks worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear pads getting low
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RJ55 ATV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 RJ55 ATV, 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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RJ55 ATV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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