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HK54 GNJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,977 mi
Last recorded90,977 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 GNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 90,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 90,977 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 90,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight split around weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front heatshield loose / rattling

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 69,872 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also getting close to limit / lowest point 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 69,872 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy due to heat shields rattling (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also getting close to limit / lowest point 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 56,302 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 55,904 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 55,082 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 54,390 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 54,389 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 53,488 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s+n/s slight judder and noisy operation. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 50,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative.

zeroed headlamp load switch.

Pass 17 Jan 2018 47,401 miles

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

Offside headlamp washer jet damaged.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 43,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,755 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,112 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 35,270 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 32,895 miles

both front brake discs becoming worn

both rear tyres becoming low

front brake pads nearing minimum thickness

Pass 18 Jan 2012 28,804 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,326 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 20,465 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,445 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 13,004 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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HK54 GNJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HK54 GNJ, 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 HK54 GNJ registered?

HK54 GNJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is HK54 GNJ safe to buy?

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