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FE55 CXR

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,459 mi
Last recorded93,459 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 CXR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 93,459 miles

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

exhaust centre mount corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2017 86,219 miles

Adjusted power steering pump drive belt

Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,825 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 79,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 74,088 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2014 71,229 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,531 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 62,119 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,119 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 57,423 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 57,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,034 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 49,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,014 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,534 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)

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

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 CXR is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FE55 CXR, 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 CXR registered?

FE55 CXR is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is FE55 CXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 CXR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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