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FN55 JYX

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,331 mi
Last recorded116,331 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 JYX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 116,331 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 114,957 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,393 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s headlight focus

Pass 16 Nov 2018 97,797 miles

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

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

n/s headlight washer jet

Fail 15 Nov 2018 97,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s headlight washer jet

Pass 8 Nov 2017 87,824 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 77,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 71,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres perrishing

Rear diff leaking oil

under body light corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2014 66,743 miles

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

exhaust centre mount snapped but exhaust secure and supported

exhaust corroded

rear diff damp with oil

Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,743 miles

exhaust centre mount snapped but exhaust secure and supported

exhaust corroded

rear diff damp with oil

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 56,672 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,672 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,117 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 45,974 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 40,050 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 39,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear diff has bad oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,619 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 JYX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JYX, 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 JYX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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