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SJ05 RHA

2005 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,989 mi
Last recorded82,989 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 RHA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 82,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch at rear corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side skirts fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2020 82,001 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear sections of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both rear upper wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 76,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2019 76,482 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 69,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both full front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2018 69,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both full front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 63,668 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 63,668 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,118 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 58,118 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven o/s low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 50,956 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 50,943 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 44,474 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 377,706 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,618 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,897 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,856 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 20,445 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 20,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,667 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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SJ05 RHA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SJ05 RHA, 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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SJ05 RHA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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