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MH05 BVC

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,959 mi
Last recorded180,959 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 BVC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 180,959 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 180,957 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 179,237 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 177,396 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 177,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 175,246 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 169,342 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 163,471 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 157,897 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 157,897 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 151,301 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 145,052 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 135,089 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 126,128 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 126,063 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 115,552 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 102,572 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 91,328 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 74,006 miles

slight play in n/s rack end

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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MH05 BVC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MH05 BVC, 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 MH05 BVC registered?

MH05 BVC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is MH05 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 BVC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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