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BJ05 YPD

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,113 mi
Last recorded142,113 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 142,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (at rear union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 130,370 miles

Offside Rear jacking point damaged/ bent

vehicle recently under sealed

Pass 5 Dec 2018 126,262 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 126,253 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 121,164 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 121,158 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 114,344 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 109,300 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 109,287 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 102,400 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2014 102,400 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2013 89,851 miles

offside front rear diff mount bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2013 89,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front rear diff mount bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2012 76,867 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,965 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 67,160 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 67,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 59,182 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,245 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 25,984 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 YPD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ05 YPD, 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 YPD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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