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BW05 HHR

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,182 mi
Last recorded81,182 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 81,182 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 71,025 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 68,439 miles

Nearside Rear hub corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hub corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2023 68,438 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear hub corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hub corroded

Rear differential leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2022 61,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On engine block (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Suspension arm mounting bolt housing , on hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Suspension arm mounting bolt housing , on hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Diff slight oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2021 55,702 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear diff has oil seepage

rear hub /suspension arm where drive shaft meets corroded both sides

Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,371 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear diff has slight oil seep

Pass 7 Aug 2019 51,252 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 51,252 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 14 Aug 2018 48,461 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,602 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 45,602 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way brake binding (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside brake binding (3.7.C.3a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front worn inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 42,837 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,388 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 40,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,695 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,757 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 28,351 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 22,953 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,592 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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BW05 HHR is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 HHR, 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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BW05 HHR is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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