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RV55 OBP

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,577 mi
Last recorded190,577 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 OBP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 190,577 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

damage to front of car

Pass 10 Oct 2024 181,267 miles

Both front fog lamps condensated and not working

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak from rear diff

catalytic converter flange corroded/weak

Pass 21 Sep 2023 170,156 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 15 Sep 2022 158,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 147,963 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 138,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 138,224 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 128,642 miles

Front wiper blades spit

N/S/F headlamp condensated

O/S/R driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2018 120,723 miles

nearside rear drive shaft seal leaking oil

Pass 25 Sep 2017 113,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 106,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 106,971 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2015 97,909 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 97,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/F wiper blade split

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light is on

Pass 23 Sep 2014 89,493 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyreworn on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2014 89,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyreworn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2013 78,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 68,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,790 miles

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,388 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

front brake pads starting to get low

nearside front tyre has a screw in the tread

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,457 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,017 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 39,017 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,951 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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RV55 OBP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV55 OBP, 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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RV55 OBP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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