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CE55 JNF

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,855 mi
Last recorded184,855 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 JNF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 184,855 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting turret and inner upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at rear junction out of body (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 178,584 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 158,724 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 141,877 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 124,690 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 105,207 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 88,973 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 74,339 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,712 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,517 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,908 miles

advise front pads

Fail 5 Sep 2008 39,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise front pads

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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CE55 JNF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE55 JNF, 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 CE55 JNF registered?

CE55 JNF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for CE55 JNF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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