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HN05 ABO

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,392 mi
Last recorded102,392 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 ABO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 102,392 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 99,120 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 99,118 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 95,042 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 95,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 90,264 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,130 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 89,096 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 86,169 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 77,607 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,513 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 68,091 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,614 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 58,986 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,173 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,865 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,032 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,980 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,185 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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HN05 ABO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ABO, 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 HN05 ABO registered?

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

Is HN05 ABO safe to buy?

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