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RV55 UWY

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,677 mi
Last recorded73,677 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 UWY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 73,677 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 72,990 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 70,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 65,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mounting broken off but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Fail 1 Jun 2022 65,791 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by the console bush of the lower suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by the console bush of the lower suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 65,017 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 64,040 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 63,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,421 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,701 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,625 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,011 miles

eml light on

front pads low and discs corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2014 48,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

eml light on

front pads low and discs corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2013 44,456 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,527 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,357 miles

spare wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,871 miles

front discs slightley corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,322 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,298 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 UWY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UWY, 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 UWY registered?

RV55 UWY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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