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HV05 KPK

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,290 mi
Last recorded135,290 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 KPK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 135,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 135,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 128,268 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 128,268 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 120,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 120,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 114,846 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 107,161 miles

All brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

Brake pedal rubber worn

Offside wiper poor effort

Rear exhaust silencer hanger corroded/broken

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 107,151 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside wiper poor effort

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

Rear exhaust silencer hanger corroded/broken

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 100,090 miles

long handbrake travel

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,782 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 81,656 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 81,656 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre and offside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 20 Nov 2013 75,574 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack

Difficult to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 5 Apr 2012 66,701 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 66,701 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,392 miles

o/s/f tyre smooth on inner edge,worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,591 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,566 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,008 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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HV05 KPK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV05 KPK, 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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HV05 KPK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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