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KJ55 HBE

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

145,507 mi
Last recorded145,507 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 HBE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 145,507 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 145,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp n/w

Pass 30 Jul 2025 142,099 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 142,099 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 138,287 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 138,287 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 12 Jul 2023 135,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp n/w

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 132,529 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 132,529 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative connecting rod snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative connecting rod snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 130,375 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 130,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 127,726 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 23 Apr 2019 125,143 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 122,071 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 113,419 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 102,744 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 93,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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)

Offside washer jet in poor condition

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 92,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

offside washer jet in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,344 miles

EML lamp illuminated

Exhaust blow from centre box

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,589 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 66,576 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing on the inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,065 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,887 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 43,857 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,906 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,785 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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KJ55 HBE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KJ55 HBE, 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 KJ55 HBE registered?

KJ55 HBE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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