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SH54 HSJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,233 mi
Last recorded96,233 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 HSJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 96,233 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 96,229 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 89,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,013 miles

advise centre exhaust blow

advise front brake discs

advise front inner brake pads

advise off side rear shocker

advise rear brake pads

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,494 miles

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

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

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

advise various chips across windscreen

Fail 24 Jul 2015 83,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

advise various chips across windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,723 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013

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

advise n/s/f droplink

Fail 25 Jul 2013 71,495 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,752 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,588 miles

advise hand brake effort

advise nearside front drop link

Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,066 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 46,882 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 46,882 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,610 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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SH54 HSJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SH54 HSJ, 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 SH54 HSJ registered?

SH54 HSJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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