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CP55 UHW

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,510 mi
Last recorded152,510 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 UHW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 152,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sills corroded

subframe corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 142,137 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 130,081 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 129,955 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 118,416 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,926 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 94,235 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,691 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,704 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,538 miles

All 4 tyres worn in centre of tread area only, worn to 3.0 mm tread depth.

Both outer sills covered by plastic trims not allowing inspection of sill.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust sytem showing signs of coorosion.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Signs of very slight P.A.S fluid leak from steering rack.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 55,032 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt, slight playin n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

heavy oil leaks from engine (rear main area), exhaust system corroded, front tyres wearing on inners

n/s/r shocker wet with oil

outer sills covered by plastic trims, engine oil level low, front brake pads appear low, front brake discs corroded and lipped

Fail 30 Apr 2011 55,032 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt, slight playin n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

heavy oil leaks from engine (rear main area), exhaust system corroded, front tyres wearing on inners

n/s/r shocker wet with oil

outer sills covered by plastic trims, engine oil level low, front brake pads appear low, front brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,841 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,278 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 24,152 miles

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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CP55 UHW is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CP55 UHW, 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 CP55 UHW registered?

CP55 UHW is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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