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FN55 JYU

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,050 mi
Last recorded118,050 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 118,050 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 118,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner jacking point holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 110,774 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL SECTION (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 110,771 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES SUB FRAME LOWER SUPPORT BARS HOLED ROUND MOUNTING BOLTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 103,404 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective dampness in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section corroded but not holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 97,965 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 97,959 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded End at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded End at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Steel pipe to flexi bracket corroded off car. Not safe to use (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 92,833 miles

Central exhaust flange deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2022 92,833 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2021 88,425 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 86,180 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 83,665 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,079 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 80,053 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 78,021 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 76,955 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 76,525 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 75,919 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,208 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 22 Jun 2011 71,767 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,498 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 JYU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JYU, 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 JYU registered?

FN55 JYU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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