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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

P555 FHKMOT history

P555 FHK is a red petrol Subaru Forester first used on 11 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 175,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2025
Mileage
175,480 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 FHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

P555 FHK was last recorded at 175,480 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 11,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,944 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
11,536 miles
Average per year
6,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,480 miles
  • 2024 – 163,944 miles
  • 2023 – 159,440 miles
  • 2022 – 151,400 miles
  • 2021 – 138,140 miles
  • 2020 – 132,697 miles
  • 2019 – 126,942 miles
  • 2018 – 121,532 miles
  • 2016 – 117,339 miles
  • 2015 – 110,729 miles
  • 2014 – 104,012 miles
  • 2013 – 96,324 miles
  • 2012 – 89,128 miles
  • 2011 – 83,355 miles
  • 2010 – 77,899 miles
  • 2009 – 73,880 miles
  • 2008 – 68,203 miles
  • 2007 – 63,744 miles
  • 2006 – 59,678 miles
  • 2005 – 56,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail175,480 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorCentral Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended unable to plug centre seat belt in (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led bulb fitted in a halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led bulb fitted in a halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear hanger not attached (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip.

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Small stone chip lower centre of front screen.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail175,480 miles (+11,536)10 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,480 miles
    Test number
    913650792781
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended unable to plug centre seat belt in (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led bulb fitted in a halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led bulb fitted in a halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear hanger not attached (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass163,944 miles (+4,504)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    163,944 miles
    Test number
    431172586612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,440 miles (+1,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    159,440 miles
    Test number
    907307623799
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,647 miles (+6,247)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    157,647 miles
    Test number
    724257162226
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass151,400 miles (+13,260)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    151,400 miles
    Test number
    526183694671
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass138,140 miles (+5,443)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,140 miles
    Test number
    129766447158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,697 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,697 miles
    Test number
    816219768479
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail132,694 miles (+5,752)3 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,694 miles
    Test number
    883452691785
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn across inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced very cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side light very dim. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced very cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively large lip around disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively large lip around disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,942 miles (+5,410)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,942 miles
    Test number
    202943571225
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under bonnet clap ,loose. (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front trye slightly wearing on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split.

  10. Pass121,532 miles (+4,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,532 miles
    Test number
    188276254751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d,bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d,bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chip. (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside. (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass117,339 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    117,339 miles
    Test number
    456048690905
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip lower centre of front screen.

  12. Fail117,336 miles (+6,607)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,336 miles
    Test number
    618040433986
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SPLIT ALL THE ROUND GAITER. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip lower centre of front screen.

  13. Pass110,729 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    110,729 miles
    Test number
    803272745022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail110,719 miles (+6,707)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,719 miles
    Test number
    863727808094
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySPARE TYRE FLAT

  15. Fail104,012 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,012 miles
    Test number
    279997774209
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass104,012 miles (+7,688)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,012 miles
    Test number
    335677874226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass96,324 miles (+7,196)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,324 miles
    Test number
    278177563240
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  18. Pass89,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,128 miles
    Test number
    805655272288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,128 miles (+5,773)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,128 miles
    Test number
    355551572246
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  20. Fail83,355 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,355 miles
    Test number
    159526171230
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass83,355 miles (+5,456)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,355 miles
    Test number
    667516471289
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass77,899 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,899 miles
    Test number
    841220270295
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front number plate deteriorating

  23. Fail77,899 miles (+4,019)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,899 miles
    Test number
    780350070204
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front number plate deteriorating

  24. Pass73,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,880 miles
    Test number
    430655879270
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail73,880 miles (+5,677)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,880 miles
    Test number
    710682479244
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre has cuts around tyre but not down to cord

  26. Pass68,203 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    68,203 miles
    Test number
    212822538225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,744 miles (+4,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,744 miles
    Test number
    462384137262
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass59,678 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    59,678 miles
    Test number
    710805776274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass56,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    56,869 miles
    Test number
    770690955387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P555 FHK

Does P555 FHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P555 FHK expired on 15 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P555 FHK?
The MOT on P555 FHK expired on 15 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P555 FHK done?
P555 FHK was recorded at 175,480 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 6,032 miles a year.
Has P555 FHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 FHK has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on P555 FHK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P555 FHK find?
P555 FHK failed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake; central seat belt buckle not functioning as intended unable to plug centre seat belt in, and 13 more.

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