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KO55 CFM

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,111 mi
Last recorded104,111 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO55 CFM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 104,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 103,046 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 103,042 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/s/f. O/s/r. N/s/r tyres cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 101,278 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 99,678 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 95,911 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 93,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 89,895 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,585 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 66,809 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,292 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,107 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,054 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,951 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 45,951 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,233 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,574 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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KO55 CFM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KO55 CFM, 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 KO55 CFM registered?

KO55 CFM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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