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2005 SUBARU FORESTER
General Information
- Registration HT05XCS
- Manufacturer SUBARU
- Model FORESTER
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1994cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 01 Jul 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 113,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,427 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside trailing arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on block connector (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside trailing arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on block connector (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,819 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,819 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,662 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm and radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm and radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
9 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,143 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2020 1 Jul 20263 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,785 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
2 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 83,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
3 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,810 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2018 1 Jul 202621 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,499 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2017 1 Jul 202623 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,319 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2016 1 Jul 202623 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,146 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2015 1 Jul 20266 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,249 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2014 1 Jul 20268 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,411 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2013 1 Jul 202627 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,333 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2013 1 Jul 202623 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
31 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,536 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2012 1 Jul 20269 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,469 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,469 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,069 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2009 1 Jul 202610 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 29,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HT05XCS was registered on 2005-07-29
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