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RV05 VXP

2005 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,603 mi
Last recorded125,603 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 VXP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 125,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 125,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 124,126 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 124,126 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 121,170 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 121,073 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 121,071 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 115,287 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 107,263 miles

Windscreen has damage outside swept zones

Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,026 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 86,667 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,029 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,867 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,230 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,693 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,401 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,678 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,516 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 VXP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV05 VXP?

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What year was RV05 VXP registered?

RV05 VXP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is RV05 VXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 VXP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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