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AK55 RXG

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,731 mi
Last recorded107,731 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 RXG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 107,731 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 107,725 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 90,951 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 90,951 miles

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 90,584 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill & wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill & wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner panel/body corroded & holed, outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 80,803 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 80,803 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 80,048 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 80,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front heat shield bolts looes

Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,771 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,475 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 77,732 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2018 76,160 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2017 73,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,506 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 66,076 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,190 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,603 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 45,422 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,943 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs Corroded!

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,653 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 31,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,761 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 RXG is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK55 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

AK55 RXG is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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