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RV54 ONT

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

238,840 mi
Last recorded238,840 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 ONT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 238,840 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 230,623 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 230,606 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member support beam (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 221,456 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced u-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

secondary cat exhaust flange very rusted

Pass 31 Jul 2023 213,181 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 204,682 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 204,678 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 197,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 197,980 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 193,328 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 286,244 miles

secondary cat Rear exhaust flange Rusted

Fail 17 Jul 2019 186,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

secondary cat Rear exhaust flange Rusted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 180,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust secondary cat to mid seciton flange rusty (thin)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 167,450 miles

Nearside Rear tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear worn on edge

Fail 27 Jul 2017 167,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear worn on edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 139,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases up pipe joint leaking (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 139,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases up pipe joint leaking (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 111,654 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded/pitted

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 92,624 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 90,843 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 79,538 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,561 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 53,933 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,933 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,819 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,136 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 ONT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ONT, 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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RV54 ONT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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