2005 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · RJ55 ATZ
2005 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 138,417 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ55 ATZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 138,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ55 ATZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Forester (RJ55 ATZ) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
RJ55 ATZ Mileage History
- 30/01/2024127,725 mi
- 01/04/2025134,846 mi+7,121 mi
- 16/04/2025134,848 mi+2 mi
- 14/04/2026138,417 mi+3,569 mi
- 14/04/2026138,417 mi
Average of roughly 4,852 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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