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RX05 ZPJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,905 mi
Last recorded125,905 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 ZPJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 125,905 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under vehicle surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 28 Nov 2017 125,745 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under vehicle surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 15 Oct 2015 102,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 102,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 97,230 miles

condesation in offside front headlamp, side light bulb flickering? passes at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2013 86,685 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 75,307 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 63,737 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr tyre cut no cords

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,398 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 47,230 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,632 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,398 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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RX05 ZPJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RX05 ZPJ, 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 RX05 ZPJ registered?

RX05 ZPJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for RX05 ZPJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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