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HJ05 VFD

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,471 mi
Last recorded155,471 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VFD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 155,471 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 152,776 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 150,015 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 147,615 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 144,773 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 142,634 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 136,627 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 136,627 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 129,826 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 129,826 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 124,506 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,705 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 111,187 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 101,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 101,831 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 92,930 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 85,478 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,662 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,579 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,813 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,194 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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HJ05 VFD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ05 VFD, 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 HJ05 VFD registered?

HJ05 VFD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ05 VFD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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