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FV54 HYO

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

170,014 mi
Last recorded170,014 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 HYO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 170,014 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 7 Apr 2025 168,428 miles

minor corrosion to underside

Pass 8 May 2024 164,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 161,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 May 2023 161,602 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 159,350 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 159,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 156,594 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wiper torn

Fail 10 Mar 2021 156,587 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 13 Mar 2020 154,114 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 154,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 151,083 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 151,083 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 143,565 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 130,535 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 116,045 miles

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

front disks have surface rust on them

rear brake pipes have grease on them

Fail 22 Feb 2016 116,041 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front disks have surface rust on them

rear brake pipes have grease on them

Pass 5 Jan 2015 99,934 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,538 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 83,623 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 82,659 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 69,029 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 55,089 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,089 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 45,498 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 31,017 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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FV54 HYO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FV54 HYO, 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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FV54 HYO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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