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HN05 AAX

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

229,630 mi
Last recorded229,630 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 AAX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 229,630 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 229,630 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 222,602 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at transmission (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to sill area's - sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2024 216,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil residue engine and steering rack areas

Pass 31 Mar 2023 209,822 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 209,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 203,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue on undertray

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 203,910 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle Brakes imbalanced 40% N/S/R effort = 250kgf O/S/R effort = 150kgf (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes imbalanced 40% N/S/F effort = 260kgf O/S/F effort = 430kgf (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue on undertray

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 198,012 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 191,779 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing/ worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing/ worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 176,245 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 160,710 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 146,263 miles

moisture around power steering rack gaiters nearside and offside

Pass 6 Apr 2016 133,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 120,550 miles

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

exhaust may have a loose heatsheild

front and rear tyres may soon need replacing

windscreen washers may have a intermittant fault

Pass 6 May 2014 107,332 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 90,374 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2012 73,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted to outter sills.

Pass 6 May 2011 57,178 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,701 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 46,701 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 36,569 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,122 miles

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

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

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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HN05 AAX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black 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 HN05 AAX, 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 HN05 AAX registered?

HN05 AAX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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