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HX05 VOF

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,643 mi
Last recorded149,643 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VOF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 149,643 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 144,372 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 138,587 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision material missing

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 135,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

emissions only just met requirements

Fail 21 Nov 2022 135,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

emissions only just met requirements

Pass 19 Nov 2021 131,884 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s headlamp aim poor pattern - water in lamp

n/s/r brake pipe to flexi hose damp - no leaks found

o/s headlamp aim poor pattern - water in lamp

Pass 6 Nov 2020 126,685 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,208 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 114,438 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 110,219 miles

Nearside H/LAMP REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 10 Oct 2016 104,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to fade (6.3.1d)

inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,towbar/ball & seven pin electrical socket fitted

plastic oversills & front undershields fitted.DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED IN DAMP CONDITIONS

slightly long h/brake travel.h/lamp wash inop,clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 8 Oct 2016 104,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed rubbed through to inner cords against hose/pipe retainer bracket on inner wing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling against hose/pipe retaining bracket on inner wing (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed evidence of rubbing against hose/pipe retaining bracket on inner wing (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to fade (6.3.1d)

inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,towbar/ball & seven pin electrical socket fitted

plastic oversills & front undershields fitted.DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED IN DAMP CONDITIONS

slightly long h/brake travel,headlamp wash inop,pedal rubbers worn.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 98,246 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,366 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 91,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 83,308 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Aug 2013 83,151 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 72,925 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear fog light not working

Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,312 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,902 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 46,902 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,824 miles

ALL brake pads worn low

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 VOF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 HX05 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

HX05 VOF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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