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BW05 HHO

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,867 mi
Last recorded82,867 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 HHO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 82,867 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 82,867 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,423 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,221 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,701 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 63,538 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 53,732 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,167 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 7 Aug 2009 45,167 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,633 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

rear wiper blade split

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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BW05 HHO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BW05 HHO, 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 BW05 HHO registered?

BW05 HHO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is BW05 HHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW05 HHO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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