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LF55 HHU

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,555 mi
Last recorded61,555 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 HHU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 61,555 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 61,515 miles

Slight play in offside rear propshaft support bush

Pass 28 Sep 2023 58,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 58,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside prop shaft support bush slightly worn.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 58,626 miles

Offside prop shaft support bush slightly worn.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2020 58,454 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 58,176 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 57,870 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,266 miles

Aux belt slightly frayed.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 56,432 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,781 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,343 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

centre exh bracket slightly deteriorated.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,038 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,013 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,539 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)

crack in lower part os windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,812 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 30,615 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LF55 HHU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 LF55 HHU, 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 LF55 HHU registered?

LF55 HHU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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