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HF05 TEF

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,517 mi
Last recorded125,517 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 TEF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 125,517 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

axle support beam bushes slight perishing

general age related corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Mar 2025 121,997 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle beam support bushes worn

Pass 19 Mar 2024 118,142 miles

rear axle support beam bushes slight movement

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2023 114,776 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 110,668 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 106,286 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 102,982 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 97,936 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear exhaust minor blow.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 92,256 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,326 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,473 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,080 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre perished

spare wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,400 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,320 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,889 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,021 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,613 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,599 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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HF05 TEF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 HF05 TEF, 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 HF05 TEF registered?

HF05 TEF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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