MOT Status
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190,577 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Front wiper blades spit
N/S/F headlamp condensated
O/S/R driveshaft seal leaking
nearside rear drive shaft seal leaking oil
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)
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)
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
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)
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
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
offside rear tyreworn on inner edge
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
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear registration plate starting to delaminate
rear registration plate starting to delaminate
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
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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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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