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DN05 HBE

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,060 mi
Last recorded145,060 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 HBE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 145,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 141,240 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 135,066 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 135,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 130,799 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 127,674 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 127,674 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 117,041 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2012 100,660 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 85,883 miles

n/s front tyre worn from inner and outer edges adequate tread depth in central three quarter of tread width

n/s rear tyre wearing away from inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 75,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,184 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,777 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)

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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DN05 HBE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DN05 HBE, 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 DN05 HBE registered?

DN05 HBE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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