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CX55 SWW

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,463 mi
Last recorded81,463 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 SWW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,463 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 81,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,960 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 75,960 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 68,031 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front shock absorbers heavily corroded.

both front wishbones heavily corroded.

exhaust front pipe to middle box joint heavily corroded.

rear diff heavily corroded.

tow bar heavily corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2018 68,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front shock absorbers heavily corroded.

both front wishbones heavily corroded.

exhaust front pipe to middle box joint heavily corroded.

rear diff heavily corroded.

tow bar heavily corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 61,774 miles

both front shock absorbers heavily corroded.

both front wishbones heavily corroded.

exhaust front pipe to middle box joint, heavily corroded.

tow bar heavily corroded.

Fail 4 Oct 2017 61,774 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both front shock absorbers heavily corroded.

both front wishbones heavily corroded.

exhaust front pipe to middle box joint, heavily corroded.

tow bar heavily corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 55,313 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 50,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,822 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,193 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 38,193 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 34,404 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,087 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,782 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,157 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Sep 2008 18,157 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

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 SWW is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CX55 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

CX55 SWW is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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