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HN05 PSX

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

219,682 mi
Last recorded219,682 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 219,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 216,799 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 216,797 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat joint excessively corroded, cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 210,840 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 204,345 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 204,345 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 193,579 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 183,328 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit is worn and has a cut in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 169,375 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 169,375 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 153,352 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 135,878 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 118,744 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 118,744 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 102,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2010 85,519 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 67,224 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,493 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 PSX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PSX, 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 PSX registered?

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

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