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HY55 MTX

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,200 mi
Last recorded118,200 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 MTX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 118,200 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 114,873 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 114,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 108,397 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Oct 2016 108,397 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Nov 2015 104,071 miles

both front tyres worn close to the wear band 205/70/15

o/side rear saddle bush slight movement

Pass 1 Dec 2014 95,508 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,502 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 86,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 66,701 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,280 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,949 miles

FRONT DISCS PITTED

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,142 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,020 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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HY55 MTX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HY55 MTX, 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 HY55 MTX registered?

HY55 MTX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is HY55 MTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 MTX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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