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RV55 UYN

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,782 mi
Last recorded83,782 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 83,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 77,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 77,926 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 72,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak on front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 67,570 miles

Coolant low (overflow)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 67,570 miles

Coolant low (overflow)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 63,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall of tyre marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall of tyre marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 63,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall of tyre marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall of tyre marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,085 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 55,806 miles

Chips to windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 53,378 miles

Chips to windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 53,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Chips to windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 51,985 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 51,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 44,926 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,821 miles

check front inner brake pads

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

nearside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

nearside rear and offside front shock absorbers slightly damp

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall small cut

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,513 miles

check front inner brake pads

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall small cut

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,747 miles

check front and rear inner brake pads

front number plate small crack

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall small cut

Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,930 miles

check rear inner brake pads

front number plate small crack

Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,317 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,544 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,990 miles

offside front wiper blade rubber starting tro split/ wear

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 UYN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UYN, 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 UYN registered?

RV55 UYN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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