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RV55 UXE

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,486 mi
Last recorded89,486 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 89,486 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 83,967 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 80,940 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 80,513 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,714 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,112 miles

4x4 tapley brake test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

c/o was slow to drop

exhaust is rusty

r/o/s shock is weeping

Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,163 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust is very rusty

nail in r/n/s tyre

r/n/s tyre is worn on edges esp at inner

r/o/s tyre is worn on edges badly inner

Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,926 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edge, o/s/r also wearing on outer edge

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Misting of oil on o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 16 Sep 2017 67,343 miles

exhaust is very rusty

front discs are worn

r/o/s tyre is worn at edges

r/n/s tyre worn at inner edge and nail in tread

Pass 15 Sep 2016 64,606 miles

r/n/s tyre is worn at inner edge

r/o/s tyre is worn at edges

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

exhaust is very rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,588 miles

4X4 VEHICLE TAPLEY BRAKE TEST

EXHAUST IS VERY RUSTY

F/N/S BRAKE IS BINDING

R/O/S TYRE IS WORN AT INNER EDGE

Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,411 miles

4x4 tapley brake test

exhaust rusty

f/o/s discs appear to be getting hot?

r/o/s tyre worn at inner edge

wet test

Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,787 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,179 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,546 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 41,369 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,326 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,548 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 UXE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV55 UXE registered?

RV55 UXE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is RV55 UXE safe to buy?

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