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DG55 FHP

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

169,879 mi
Last recorded169,879 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 FHP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 169,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 162,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 158,358 miles

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

underside undersealed

Pass 4 Aug 2020 151,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 143,337 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 135,468 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 128,009 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 121,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 115,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Sep 2015 115,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Item on interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 110,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 19 Sep 2014 110,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 24 Oct 2013 103,172 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 90,839 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 76,384 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 66,782 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 66,760 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 56,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear section of exhaust touching tow bar

Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,605 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 FHP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DG55 FHP, 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 FHP registered?

DG55 FHP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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