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ND55 FGG

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,501 mi
Last recorded126,501 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 FGG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 126,501 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 122,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 122,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 117,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 117,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 113,441 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocker casings beginning to corrode (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 113,441 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocker casings beginning to corrode (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 109,321 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

outer sill panels covered with plastic skirts

various non excessive prescribed corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2020 106,295 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 106,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 101,377 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Aug 2019 101,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,167 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 97,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 91,676 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 83,836 miles

all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

o/s/r shocker damp

Fail 19 Sep 2016 83,836 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,947 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,800 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 74,800 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,650 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,847 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,353 miles

Both rear tyres perished thought tread

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 56,350 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres perished thought tread

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,483 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,486 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,756 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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ND55 FGG is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 ND55 FGG, 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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ND55 FGG is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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