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NY54 JCO

2005 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

132,505 mi
Last recorded132,505 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 JCO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 132,505 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 130,426 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 130,426 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 129,112 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 123,661 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 116,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 109,971 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 101,101 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,628 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 84,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,024 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,325 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,380 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)

cut in both offside tyres outer wall

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,620 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,961 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,833 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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NY54 JCO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NY54 JCO, 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 NY54 JCO registered?

NY54 JCO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is NY54 JCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY54 JCO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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