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HK54 YJB

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

141,438 mi
Last recorded141,438 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 YJB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 141,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 141,438 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / closing panel ( inside wheelarch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 136,327 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 136,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 131,149 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 126,215 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 122,164 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,539 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 115,293 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 108,896 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 103,141 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 95,560 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 89,889 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 85,911 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 79,673 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 73,378 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,353 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,642 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 60,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,153 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,807 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to limit.

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 YJB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HK54 YJB, 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 YJB registered?

HK54 YJB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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