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SJ05 HWO

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,531 mi
Last recorded124,531 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 HWO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 124,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 116,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes ( both sides ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper strut mounting bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 21 Oct 2022 115,993 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both nearside and offside rear inner sills by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes ( both sides ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper strut mounting bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,274 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 112,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 111,114 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 111,114 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 108,603 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 108,603 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 100,938 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

both front head lamps slightly tarnished

both rear a/roll bar arm bushes worn

both rear crossmember bushes worn

bothfront a/roll bar bushes worn

corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrulles

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 6 Nov 2018 109,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

both front head lamps slightly tarnished

both rear a/roll bar arm bushes worn

both rear crossmember bushes worn

corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrulles

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 6 Nov 2017 95,240 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 95,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 90,590 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 84,040 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight wear to inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 76,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,165 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,359 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,746 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,723 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,434 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,189 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,117 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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SJ05 HWO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 SJ05 HWO, 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 SJ05 HWO registered?

SJ05 HWO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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