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FE05 HUA

2005 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,101 mi
Last recorded128,101 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 HUA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2016 128,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 116,911 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 106,686 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 95,269 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,291 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,994 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 61,974 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,345 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,411 miles

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

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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FE05 HUA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FE05 HUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE05 HUA registered?

FE05 HUA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FE05 HUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 HUA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE05 HUA have outstanding finance?

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