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PN55 SYT

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,492 mi
Last recorded152,492 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 SYT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 152,492 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 140,421 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General surface corrosion to all rear suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 140,421 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General surface corrosion to all rear suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 134,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 133,369 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 132,369 miles

Both front tyres wearing lower on edges

Fail 3 Aug 2021 132,369 miles

Both front tyres wearing lower on edges

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 124,579 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-tray fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2020 124,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

under-tray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 110,445 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 110,436 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 104,177 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 96,089 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 96,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,128 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,623 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,048 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,703 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,951 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)

Pass 26 May 2011 58,685 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,001 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2009 44,363 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PN55 SYT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN55 SYT, 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 PN55 SYT registered?

PN55 SYT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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