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HD55 XAB

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,950 mi
Last recorded78,950 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 XAB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 78,950 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 77,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 75,949 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 74,453 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,087 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 71,897 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 71,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,127 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,828 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 68,692 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 67,190 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,752 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,516 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,128 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 63,124 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,542 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 54,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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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HD55 XAB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HD55 XAB, 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 HD55 XAB registered?

HD55 XAB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is HD55 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD55 XAB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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