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CN55 PYU

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,224 mi
Last recorded106,224 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 PYU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 106,224 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 104,980 miles

Coolant leak Coolant expansion tank ()

Exhaust heatshields loose

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded and bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 103,768 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 102,261 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 101,607 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arms corroded and have worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 100,561 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 100,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 100,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 100,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 99,775 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

n/s/f brake disc heavily corroded

rear discs heavily corroded and pads wearing thin

Fail 23 Oct 2018 99,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

n/s/f brake disc heavily corroded

rear discs heavily corroded and pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Oct 2017 99,265 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 99,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and wipers (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 98,617 miles

o/s/f tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 10 Oct 2015 97,844 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 96,728 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 95,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise both rear tyres wearing on its edges and close to limit

Pass 21 Aug 2012 94,722 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 94,716 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 93,717 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 93,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 81,496 miles

rear near side and rear off side rear propshaft support beam bushes look incorrectly fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,080 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 65,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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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CN55 PYU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CN55 PYU, 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 CN55 PYU registered?

CN55 PYU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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