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SY55 NOH

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,871 mi
Last recorded138,871 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 NOH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 138,871 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 138,871 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 122,522 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 122,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 103,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 103,873 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 84,412 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 84,380 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 84,308 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 83,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside door mirror side repeter dim

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front low thread

both front fog lights not working and deteration

brake fluid slight low

car rusty under side hole in n/s far rear panel

exhaust very rusty

slight damaged on front bumper

Fail 10 Nov 2021 83,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside door mirror side repeter dim

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front low thread

both front fog lights not working and deteration

brake fluid slight low

car rusty under side hole in n/s far rear panel

exhaust very rusty

slight damaged on front bumper

Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,089 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

car very rusty underneath

cruise control light on and flashing

near side and off side corners under rear wings.very rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2020 79,089 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

car very rusty underneath

cruise control light on and flashing

near side and off side corners under rear wings.very rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2019 74,522 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small rust holes on inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear washers dont work

car is very rusty on the underside

near side rear inner lower underneath quarter panel small rusty holes

Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,516 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 61,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front fog light rusty

exhaust very rusty

steering rack slight wet

under side off car very rusty very

Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,544 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,581 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,512 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,188 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,664 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,287 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,213 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,210 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 18,706 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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SY55 NOH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY55 NOH, 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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SY55 NOH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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