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DN05 HBF

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,276 mi
Last recorded57,276 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 57,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 56,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 55,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 55,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f head lamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2023 55,190 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f head lamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2022 53,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 51,810 miles

Cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,299 miles

Cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 45,739 miles

Cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 43,304 miles

Cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 39,788 miles

Engine covers & Under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 35,193 miles

Cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

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

Pass 29 May 2014 30,377 miles

plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 28 May 2013 24,096 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,003 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 14,556 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 11,657 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 8,724 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 5,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 5,706 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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DN05 HBF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HBF, 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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DN05 HBF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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