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CJ55 JJY

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,942 mi
Last recorded86,942 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 JJY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 86,942 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both lamp amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 86,942 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both lamp amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 83,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed /covered not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both position lamps amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 80,705 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 78,774 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2022 76,213 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 76,190 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 73,655 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 71,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,559 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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CJ55 JJY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CJ55 JJY, 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 CJ55 JJY registered?

CJ55 JJY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is CJ55 JJY safe to buy?

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