MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EML & cruise control light on
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear inner drive shaft boot insecure
Nearside Rear light repaired with tape
Nearside side repeater cover damaged
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside mirror repaired with tape
Offside mirror repaired with tape & temporary side repeater fitted
clutch pedal rubber missing
rear trailing arm bushes seperating
sill covers fitted
Exhaust system not adequately supported & fouling nearside rear drive shaft (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
EML & cruise control light on
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear inner drive shaft boot insecure
Nearside Rear light repaired with tape
Nearside side repeater cover damaged
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside mirror repaired with tape
clutch pedal rubber missing
rear trailing arm bushes seperating
sill covers fitted
2 exhaust hangers not connected & exhaust poor
Nearside Rear light cover cracked
Nearside side repeater cover broken
Offside Front window not working
Offside mirror cracked & mirror repaired with tape
Oil leak ()
advanced wear in wiper linkages
sill covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)
2 exhaust hangers not connected & exhaust poor
Nearside Rear light cover cracked
Nearside side repeater cover broken
Offside Front window not working
Offside mirror cracked & mirror repaired with tape
Oil leak ()
advanced wear in wiper linkages
sill covers fitted
rear wiper blade unservicable
o/s mirror repaired with tape
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)
n/s wingmirror class cracked
n/s/r light lens cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)
n/s wingmirror class cracked
n/s/r light lens cracked
o/s mirror repaired with tape
rear wiper blade unservicable
Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
centre rear seatbelt routed over dog guard
n/s mirror glass poorly secured
n/s/r light lens repaired with tape
o/s mirror repaired with tape
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
damage to n/s side repeater lens
damage to n/s/r light lens
n/s/r tyre slightly low on inner edge
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
damage to n/s side repeater lens
damage to n/s/r light lens
n/s/r tyre slightly low on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear lens cracked n/s/r
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s mirror glass cracked
n/s/f sidelight dim
rotational noise from rear brakes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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DG55 FHB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 DG55 FHB, 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 DG55 FHB registered?
DG55 FHB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2005.
Is DG55 FHB safe to buy?
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