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HT54 HZV

2005 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,329 mi
Last recorded108,329 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 HZV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 108,329 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2017 108,325 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 96,261 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,627 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 75,348 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,880 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,541 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,056 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,124 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,517 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 12,046 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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HT54 HZV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HT54 HZV, 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 HT54 HZV registered?

HT54 HZV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is HT54 HZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT54 HZV 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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