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CK55 YNB

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,531 mi
Last recorded138,531 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 YNB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 138,531 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 135,850 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 133,039 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 131,109 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 131,099 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 125,541 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 120,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 113,356 miles

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

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 14 Dec 2015 104,942 miles

osf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 95,735 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 95,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 83,097 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 73,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 73,948 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,018 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 42,926 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2008 31,780 miles

slight wear to both front and left rear tyres

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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CK55 YNB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CK55 YNB, 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 CK55 YNB registered?

CK55 YNB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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