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RV54 ONR

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,569 mi
Last recorded141,569 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 ONR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 141,569 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 141,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing wheel nuts missing off each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2023 135,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose insecure, clip missing.

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 126,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 May 2022 126,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 122,391 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 122,391 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 115,039 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 105,912 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,520 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,247 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 87,591 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,829 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear lamp lens has a slight damaged

offside repeater lamp lens has a slight damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,717 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Jul 2012 60,856 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,856 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,381 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 46,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,246 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,914 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,228 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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RV54 ONR is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RV54 ONR, 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 RV54 ONR registered?

RV54 ONR is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is RV54 ONR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV54 ONR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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