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RV55 UXY

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,253 mi
Last recorded157,253 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 UXY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 157,253 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 157,253 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 153,358 miles

slight corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Fail 15 Aug 2019 153,355 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Pass 13 Apr 2018 107,025 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

exhaust system deterioated

Pass 24 Apr 2017 141,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 141,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 138,100 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 138,100 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 135,949 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 135,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 127,500 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 127,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 120,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 101,464 miles

front & rear brake pads low....

front brake discs lipped....

n/s/r shock absorber leaking , advise replacement.....

Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,003 miles

front & rear inner brake pads appear low....

n/s screen washer poor...

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge....

n/s/r tyre close to limit...

Pass 5 Feb 2010 67,690 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,252 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 UXY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UXY, 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 UXY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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