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HN05 PSU

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,554 mi
Last recorded134,554 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 PSU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 134,554 miles

Offside Front Outer Hydraulic leak, but not excessive P/S (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 134,554 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Hydraulic leak, but not excessive P/S (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 129,252 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 120,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 30 Dec 2022 113,564 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 108,141 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 102,322 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 102,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 95,499 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack shaft seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 90,331 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 83,336 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 83,336 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2015 66,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,257 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,648 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,321 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,000 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,831 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,744 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,435 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 PSU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PSU, 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 PSU registered?

HN05 PSU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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