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HF55 KZM

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,788 mi
Last recorded99,788 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 KZM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 99,788 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 99,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions erratic

Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,773 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,518 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 90,518 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front (4.1.D.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,885 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,424 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,166 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre just passable at time of test recomend imeadiate replacement

offside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,355 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,790 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 49,790 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 49,709 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 38,529 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,769 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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HF55 KZM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF55 KZM, 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 HF55 KZM registered?

HF55 KZM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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