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HY55 MVT

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,666 mi
Last recorded149,666 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 MVT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 149,666 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 May 2024 148,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2024 148,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 144,235 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 144,235 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 135,890 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 135,890 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 135,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 130,841 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 130,772 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 118,194 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 112,874 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 105,762 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,074 miles

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 8 Jul 2015 92,722 miles

mill light on

Fail 4 Jul 2015 92,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

hand brake light on

mill light on

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,825 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth close to limit

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,680 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 65,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,010 miles

Offside rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,417 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,314 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,121 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,387 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 MVT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY55 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

HY55 MVT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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