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AY05 HKO

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,538 mi
Last recorded151,538 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 HKO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 151,538 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 151,538 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 142,202 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 11 Jun 2015 142,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Jun 2014 134,741 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 122,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills covered

exhaust fouling towbar

Fail 10 Jun 2013 122,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills covered

exhaust fouling towbar

Fail 15 Jun 2012 106,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer sills covered

rear exhaust fouling tow bar

Pass 15 Jun 2012 106,396 miles

both outer sills covered

rear exhaust fouling tow bar

Pass 14 Jun 2011 89,729 miles

front brake discs corroded and looking worn

front brake pads looking very low

rear brake pads getting down

Pass 14 Jun 2010 74,707 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,203 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2008 46,596 miles

off side front tyre has a cut that could reach the cords but is less than 10% of the width of the 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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AY05 HKO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AY05 HKO, 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 AY05 HKO registered?

AY05 HKO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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The MOT history for AY05 HKO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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