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RJ55 AUH

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,757 mi
Last recorded158,757 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 AUH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 158,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 146,933 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 137,705 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 125,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 113,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 99,551 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 83,180 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 83,180 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,102 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,304 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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RJ55 AUH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RJ55 AUH, 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 RJ55 AUH registered?

RJ55 AUH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is RJ55 AUH safe to buy?

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