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RV55 UXJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,240 mi
Last recorded46,240 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2025 46,240 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 44,931 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 43,802 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 42,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 39,470 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 37,303 miles

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

Rear Rear differential slight leak of oil

Pass 2 Dec 2019 36,018 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 33,009 miles

Axillary drive belt perished

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 31,999 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 30,675 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 29,222 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 27,795 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 25,548 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads starting to get low

Pass 6 Dec 2012 23,620 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 21,075 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 18,318 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 14,954 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 10,783 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 UXJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green 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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

RV55 UXJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is RV55 UXJ safe to buy?

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Does RV55 UXJ have outstanding finance?

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