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HY55 OXA

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,665 mi
Last recorded175,665 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 OXA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 175,665 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS UNDERSEALED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 171,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2024 168,034 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 164,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see front pads fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also unable to check centre belt due to seat

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 159,214 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 153,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 146,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged small cut to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2019 135,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 121,934 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2017 110,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2017 110,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 109,299 miles

nearside / offside headlamp lenses detrioated

nearside front shock has light misting of oil/damp

nearside rear/offside rear/nearside front tyre valves deterioated

rattle from exhaust heat shield

slight play and noise from offside front inner drive shaft joint

Fail 11 Jul 2016 109,299 miles

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

front and rear reg plates detrioated

nearside / offside headlamp lenses detrioated

nearside front shock has light misting of oil/damp

nearside rear/offside rear/nearside front tyre valves deterioated

offside wiper blade poor

slight play and noise from offside front inner drive shaft joint

Pass 2 Jul 2015 104,958 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 104,958 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres sidewall perrishing

off side front tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 2 Jul 2014 100,917 miles

all four tyres perished on sidewalls

headlamp lenses starting to deterioate

steel rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 96,149 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 96,149 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,236 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 86,974 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 77,515 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 68,990 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 68,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 64,755 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)

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 OXA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OXA, 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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HY55 OXA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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