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FY55 FWE

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,712 mi
Last recorded157,712 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FWE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 157,712 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 151,609 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 151,609 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 145,982 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 145,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 135,271 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 135,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 119,171 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 119,171 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 105,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 105,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 92,726 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 92,726 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,844 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,280 miles

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

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 73,280 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,080 miles

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

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,884 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,484 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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FY55 FWE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY55 FWE, 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 FY55 FWE registered?

FY55 FWE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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