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BJ05 YPA

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,793 mi
Last recorded65,793 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YPA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 65,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear silencer touching towbar

Pass 16 May 2025 63,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 61,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 59,389 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 57,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

hole in exhaust back box not likely to effect emissions

Fail 22 Apr 2022 57,082 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

hole in back box caused by corrosion, not likely to affect emissions

Pass 8 Apr 2021 55,884 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox tip cracking. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hits against tow bar. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 54,935 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 51,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,051 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 46,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,534 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,591 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,197 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 13,854 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 12,321 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 10,198 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 9,130 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 8,941 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 8,713 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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BJ05 YPA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YPA, 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 BJ05 YPA registered?

BJ05 YPA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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