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FE55 CWY

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,937 mi
Last recorded92,937 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 CWY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 92,937 miles

manufactures engine covers and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 86,979 miles

covers on sills

exhaust deterioated

Pass 17 Sep 2018 78,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 78,305 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,573 miles

Brake pipes coated in plastic

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Manufactures sill covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 14 Jul 2016 67,327 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,319 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,282 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,835 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,996 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,466 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,007 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,871 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,407 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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FE55 CWY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FE55 CWY, 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 FE55 CWY registered?

FE55 CWY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FE55 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 CWY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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