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RN54 FNK

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,754 mi
Last recorded130,754 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 FNK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 130,754 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 130,746 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 124,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside ; Bald on inner edges and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside ; D-cup bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside ; Nearside overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 124,756 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside ; Bald on inner edges and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside ; D-cup bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside ; Nearside overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 117,911 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 110,809 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 110,761 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 108,196 miles

Chips to windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Splits to tyre inner and outer sidewalls

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2020 108,196 miles

Chips to windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Splits to tyre inner and outer sidewalls

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 104,775 miles

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2019 104,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2018 99,592 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 99,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 96,765 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 96,765 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 94,370 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,986 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 91,985 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 87,095 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 78,194 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 66,787 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 56,508 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,610 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,898 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,428 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,433 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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RN54 FNK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RN54 FNK, 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 RN54 FNK registered?

RN54 FNK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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