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RV05 VWX

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,820 mi
Last recorded157,820 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 VWX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 157,820 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 May 2015 145,814 miles

front pads and brake discs worn

Fail 8 May 2015 145,813 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads and brake discs worn

Pass 10 Apr 2014 128,183 miles

front tyre worn badly on edges

knocking noise nearside front

offside front roll link slght play

rear exhaust box corroded and slight leak

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 11 Apr 2013 113,014 miles

brake fluid low

rear discs corroded

rear suspention noisy

Fail 11 Apr 2013 113,014 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid low

rear discs corroded

rear suspention noisy

Pass 21 Mar 2012 96,480 miles

Nearside 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 11 Mar 2011 80,104 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,162 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,700 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,162 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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RV05 VWX 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 81.8%.

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 RV05 VWX, 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 RV05 VWX registered?

RV05 VWX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is RV05 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 VWX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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