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FE05 HUK

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,218 mi
Last recorded141,218 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 HUK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 141,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both headlights opaque

Pass 3 Feb 2025 133,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 x 60 x 16 bald on inner edge and also cracking badly advise changing A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlights opaque

Pass 2 Feb 2024 125,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlights opaque

Pass 24 Jan 2023 117,406 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 115,925 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 112,535 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,072 miles

front track rod end boots cracking

osf tyre feathered inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2018 107,301 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 107,301 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 100,852 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 100,850 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 91,822 miles

front tyres worn unevenly

top suspension mounts cracking slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,634 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,996 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,754 miles

Rear wiper blade un-serviceable

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,470 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,440 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,898 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,109 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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FE05 HUK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc 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 FE05 HUK, 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 FE05 HUK registered?

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

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