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N55 CHY

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

201,452 mi
Last recorded201,452 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 CHY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 201,452 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 197,492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 194,896 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 190,029 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 187,081 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 180,891 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 172,542 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 162,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 150,186 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 131,735 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 114,525 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 101,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 98,042 miles

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

front and rear discs slightly worn

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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N55 CHY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 88,952 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 N55 CHY, 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 22 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N55 CHY registered?

N55 CHY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is N55 CHY safe to buy?

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