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HV05 RVU

2005 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,217 mi
Last recorded197,217 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 RVU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 197,217 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2019 197,203 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 181,543 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 181,543 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 169,523 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 169,523 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 160,602 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

off side and near side front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2016 160,602 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side and near side front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2015 149,474 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 149,474 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 136,103 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 136,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 120,667 miles

unable to see brake pads clearly

Fail 31 May 2013 120,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 31 May 2012 106,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see all brake pads clearly

Pass 2 Jun 2011 92,035 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 92,035 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,342 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 65,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres worn on edge

unable to see all pads

Pass 28 May 2009 65,014 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edge

unable to see all pads

Pass 27 May 2008 50,273 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 RVU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RVU, 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 HV05 RVU registered?

HV05 RVU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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