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CX55 SVW

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,369 mi
Last recorded100,369 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 SVW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 100,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 91,160 miles

undersealed under vehicle

Fail 14 Oct 2024 90,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner upper wheel arch holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Nearside rear of subframe excessively corroded/holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust section front exhaust hanger corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 81,245 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to sidewall and Both Fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer mount broken, still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 81,072 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer mount broken, still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to sidewall and Both Fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 73,025 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,257 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 57,994 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe reinforcing plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 49,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Reinforcing plates corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 49,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Reinforcing plates corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 42,879 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 39,717 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 39,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 37,540 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,413 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 36,924 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,267 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,719 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,819 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,925 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 22,760 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 18,233 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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CX55 SVW is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CX55 SVW, 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 CX55 SVW registered?

CX55 SVW is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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