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BJ05 YOK

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,480 mi
Last recorded83,480 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YOK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 83,480 miles

Front cat heat shield defective damaged rattling

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 83,480 miles

Front cat heat shield defective damaged rattling

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 74,886 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 63,990 miles

front antirollbar droplinks and D bushes have play

Pass 9 Feb 2023 53,566 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 53,378 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 50,695 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 50,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 35,966 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 35,558 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various underneath components surface corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2020 35,558 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

BOTH REAR tyres slightly wearing on edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH offside and nearside discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various underneath components surface corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 34,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding! BUT not causing vehicle to pull under brake test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding.. BUT not causing vehicle to swerve on test

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various steering & suspension components corroded @ front

Fail 26 Mar 2019 34,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine MIL light on? (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding! BUT not causing vehicle to pull under brake test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding.. BUT not causing vehicle to swerve on test

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various steering & suspension components corroded @ front

Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,071 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All Hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Surface corrosion steering and suspension components

Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,776 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Surface corrosion steering and suspension components

Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,833 miles

Surface corrosion steering and suspension components front and rear

Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,880 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 29,917 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,934 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,019 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,683 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,795 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,693 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,590 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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BJ05 YOK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BJ05 YOK, 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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BJ05 YOK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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