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RN54 OMF

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,703 mi
Last recorded138,703 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 OMF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 138,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 124,949 miles

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

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

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2018 119,892 miles

under vehicle corrsoion

Pass 27 Nov 2017 114,742 miles

Central pipe flange corroded but still supported

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 114,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central pipe flange corroded but still supported

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 114,583 miles

EML ON

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F O/S/F INSIDE (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,443 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 111,440 miles

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 108,608 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 108,604 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 98,691 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 93,751 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 88,992 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 78,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jan 2010 67,259 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,208 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,753 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 OMF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OMF, 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 OMF registered?

RN54 OMF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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