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FD55 HSO

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,056 mi
Last recorded119,056 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 HSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 119,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2025 113,712 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 107,690 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 101,134 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 96,360 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 91,499 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 88,253 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 88,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2019 85,626 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 84,158 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 84,129 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,305 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,832 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,275 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 50,860 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,140 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,409 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 34,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,083 miles

offside front tyre wearing towards inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2008 13,278 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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FD55 HSO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FD55 HSO, 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 FD55 HSO registered?

FD55 HSO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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