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FN55 JYP

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,336 mi
Last recorded142,336 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 JYP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 142,336 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 141,702 miles

Corrosion Throughout Underside of Vehicle

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 141,070 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 141,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 140,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 19 Oct 2021 138,700 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 20 Oct 2020 137,364 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 134,726 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 134,697 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 128,658 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 120,582 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 112,687 miles

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

headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 20 Oct 2015 104,488 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 104,469 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 96,436 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 86,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 86,482 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear belts not tested due to expensive fishing equipment

Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,975 miles

front tyres cracking and wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,686 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,774 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 JYP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc 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 FN55 JYP, 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 FN55 JYP registered?

FN55 JYP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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