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RN54 FNM

2005 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,246 mi
Last recorded159,246 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 FNM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 159,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 159,246 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 156,856 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of body slightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2024 158,401 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure clamp rotten (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at front join (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corodded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 151,729 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear join (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 151,729 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear join (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 146,435 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear join (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 142,451 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 142,451 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 140,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 140,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 134,368 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 128,137 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 124,168 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 112,809 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 103,017 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 93,697 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 83,359 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,009 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,102 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FNM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RN54 FNM, 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 FNM registered?

RN54 FNM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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