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FN55 JYH

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,129 mi
Last recorded120,129 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 JYH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 120,129 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorbers soft

Fail 23 Jun 2020 120,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorbers soft

Pass 19 Jun 2019 114,404 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 108,543 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 102,288 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2017 102,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,868 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2016 95,868 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,295 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 89,295 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,009 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,944 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 5 Jul 2013 74,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 5 Jul 2012 68,227 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,227 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,482 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 49,073 miles

Nearside front tyre has a flat spot in the tread area.

Offside front tyre has a flat spot in the tread area.

Fail 13 May 2010 49,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has a flat spot in the tread area.

Offside front tyre has a flat spot in the tread area.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,743 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,253 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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FN55 JYH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FN55 JYH, 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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FN55 JYH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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