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SN55 HLY

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,651 mi
Last recorded79,651 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 HLY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2022 79,651 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH FRONT DISCS N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR SHOCKER MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR SILLS N/S O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,477 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes joining to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight ingress of water

Fail 8 Sep 2021 77,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking at pipe/hose joint corroded at fitting (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes joining to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight ingress of water

Pass 16 Sep 2020 75,738 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute Staying on and not flashing. (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 75,730 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At centre join. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute Staying on and not flashing. (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both center to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both center to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Bracket corroding. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Bot center to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner and outer bushes splitting. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner and outer bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 59,766 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 54,868 miles

All rear track control arm bushes cracking.

Center exhaust bracket snaped but exhaust still supported.

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 54,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

All rear track control arm bushes cracking.

Center exhaust bracket snaped but exhaust still supported.

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,477 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,829 miles

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

offside front lower windscreen damaged,not affecting view from drivers seat

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,633 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,264 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sills coverd

head lamp wash on bumper part mising

Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,150 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2009 26,138 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,380 miles

sill covers fitted

under car very muddy

Fail 16 Sep 2008 20,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted

under car very muddy

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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SN55 HLY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SN55 HLY, 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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SN55 HLY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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