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VK55 HHY

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,533 mi
Last recorded107,533 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 HHY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 107,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,519 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 105,532 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 105,532 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 103,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,583 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 99,003 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,440 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 2 Mar 2012 93,563 miles

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

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

Rear transmission mounts have play

Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,014 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 74,254 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 60,208 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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VK55 HHY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VK55 HHY, 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 VK55 HHY registered?

VK55 HHY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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