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HO05 BLU

2015 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,132 mi
Last recorded69,132 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Subaru Forester53,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO05 BLU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 69,132 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 68,990 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 68,664 miles

rear brake discs corroded from inside.

Fail 26 Aug 2023 68,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear brake discs corroded from inside.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 68,477 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 68,194 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 67,868 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,471 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,756 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 65,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,416 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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HO05 BLU is a 2015 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2015 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 53,754 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 HO05 BLU, 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 11 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HO05 BLU registered?

HO05 BLU is a 2015 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2015.

Is HO05 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HO05 BLU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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