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DG54 HNU

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,141 mi
Last recorded159,141 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 HNU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 159,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 159,038 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 159,038 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 158,078 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 153,948 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 149,198 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 144,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 137,979 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 122,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and getting weak (2.7.3)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 122,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and getting weak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,585 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

surface corrosion rear subframe,front,rear suspension

Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,866 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,shockers

Pass 27 Dec 2012 97,157 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 87,223 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 75,162 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 62,108 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 50,151 miles

Note;- Both front tyres are wearing on outter edges.

Note;- Some wear on nearside rear tyre, inner sidewall.

Pass 27 Dec 2007 36,789 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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DG54 HNU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DG54 HNU, 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 DG54 HNU registered?

DG54 HNU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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