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N17 JJP

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,281 mi
Last recorded107,281 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 JJP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 107,281 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 104,431 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 104,426 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 101,641 miles

Offside Rear fog light faded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlights deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2023 98,502 miles

Offside Rear fog light slightly discoloured

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlights deterioated

Pass 29 Jan 2022 94,740 miles

offside rear fog light dim

Fail 29 Jan 2022 94,740 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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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N17 JJP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N17 JJP, 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 N17 JJP registered?

N17 JJP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is N17 JJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 JJP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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