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DG55 FHB

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,966 mi
Last recorded177,966 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 FHB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 177,966 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 176,963 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 163,672 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 163,591 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 147,797 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 147,642 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 129,749 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 115,310 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 115,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 99,579 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear lens cracked n/s/r

Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,394 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,842 miles

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 63,742 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,629 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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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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DG55 FHB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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