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HS02 SKN

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,917 mi
Last recorded190,917 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 SKN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 190,917 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 190,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 178,361 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 178,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 157,693 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 135,375 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge, and worn close to the legal limit

Pass 11 Apr 2014 120,518 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 120,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 109,870 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,833 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,040 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,668 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 71,668 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,379 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,123 miles

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

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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HS02 SKN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HS02 SKN, 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 HS02 SKN registered?

HS02 SKN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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