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HN54 PYJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,956 mi
Last recorded143,956 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 PYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2020 143,956 miles

front screen damage at nearside

Pass 24 Jan 2019 125,976 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 121,123 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 116,604 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Full size spare fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 112,305 miles

Child seats fitted in rear.

Exhaust corroded

Full size spare fitted to o/s/r.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 107,098 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges and perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 100,353 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 89,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 79,826 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,714 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,910 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 51,001 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HN54 PYJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HN54 PYJ, 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 HN54 PYJ registered?

HN54 PYJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is HN54 PYJ safe to buy?

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