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CW05 FKL

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,491 mi
Last recorded63,491 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 FKL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 63,491 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 63,189 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 60,331 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,213 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,367 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 45,443 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,443 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,142 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,008 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 30,182 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,836 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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CW05 FKL is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CW05 FKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW05 FKL registered?

CW05 FKL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is CW05 FKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 FKL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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