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VX55 HWK

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,293 mi
Last recorded42,293 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 HWK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 42,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Edge of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 41,945 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 41,326 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 40,772 miles

Corrosion to coil springs

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2023 40,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Corrosion to coil springs

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 39,758 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Prop Shaft - Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 39,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,612 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox tail seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 38,114 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,206 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,804 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,791 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,810 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,711 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,660 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,663 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,946 miles

1/ all tyres worn on inner edges 2/ n/s/f tyre has small amount of damage on tread

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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VX55 HWK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VX55 HWK, 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 VX55 HWK registered?

VX55 HWK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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