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HX05 VDD

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,468 mi
Last recorded142,468 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VDD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 142,468 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 131,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device defective

Pass 10 Mar 2020 129,441 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 128,013 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 127,504 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 122,598 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 122,598 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer mounting bracket broken away from pipe (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 114,067 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 114,067 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 112,252 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2015 112,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,811 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 1 Oct 2014 101,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2013 82,502 miles

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

offside front seat belt web marked

Fail 29 Mar 2013 82,502 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front seat belt web marked

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,305 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,680 miles

offside rear tyre tread on 2 5 mm

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,098 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 46,098 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,006 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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HX05 VDD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HX05 VDD, 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 HX05 VDD registered?

HX05 VDD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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