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AK55 RXF

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

171,522 mi
Last recorded171,522 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 RXF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 171,522 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 170,297 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 169,007 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 167,226 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 162,065 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 162,056 miles

Headlamp aim too low Headlamps aim too low due to front levelling sensor bracket broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR tyre has cut in tread and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nsr inner pad rubbing on disc and has damaged disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear exhaust heat shield hitting exhaust box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 155,966 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 155,966 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 149,663 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 149,663 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 139,267 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 131,691 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 131,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 116,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 107,129 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 96,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 21 Jan 2015 96,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 30 Jan 2014 81,160 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 54,939 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 34,712 miles

o/s/r tyre has impact damage to inner and outter sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,291 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 10,907 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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AK55 RXF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc 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 AK55 RXF, 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 AK55 RXF registered?

AK55 RXF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is AK55 RXF safe to buy?

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