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RV55 OBO

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,996 mi
Last recorded94,996 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 OBO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 94,996 miles

underside of vehicle all over general corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2025 94,968 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear General suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 93,702 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 92,753 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 91,686 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,784 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,365 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 87,259 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,531 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,467 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,739 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 82,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,989 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,623 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,142 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 77,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,258 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 70,196 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,196 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,797 miles

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

near side front bumper damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,620 miles

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

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

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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RV55 OBO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 RV55 OBO, 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 RV55 OBO registered?

RV55 OBO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is RV55 OBO safe to buy?

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