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SP55 RJO

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,877 mi
Last recorded72,877 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 RJO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 72,877 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 72,411 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2025 65,155 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 63,906 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 55,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 3 Oct 2022 52,016 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 48,208 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 46,091 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 41,833 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 36,872 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 33,699 miles

Offside Front Lower DRIVING LAMP INOP

Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,379 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 26,993 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 21,230 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 18,686 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,749 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 16,468 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,895 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,889 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,295 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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SP55 RJO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SP55 RJO, 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 SP55 RJO registered?

SP55 RJO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SP55 RJO safe to buy?

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