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RV55 OCM

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,569 mi
Last recorded109,569 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 OCM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 109,569 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 109,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 103,071 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,496 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,819 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 84,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,842 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 75,302 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 70,367 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 70,367 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 66,386 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,119 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 61,119 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,247 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,054 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 53,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,504 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres are slighty worn on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,618 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,355 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 OCM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OCM, 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 OCM registered?

RV55 OCM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is RV55 OCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 OCM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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