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FG55 FHN

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,933 mi
Last recorded130,933 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FHN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 130,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 120,507 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 111,261 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2022 102,152 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 102,152 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,102 miles

General under body surface corrosion rear section

Pass 9 Jul 2020 84,962 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,804 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 73,804 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,995 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 56,267 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,788 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 53,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 51,616 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 51,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 47,976 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 43,907 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,974 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,323 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,960 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,868 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,595 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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FG55 FHN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG55 FHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG55 FHN registered?

FG55 FHN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is FG55 FHN safe to buy?

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