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BJ05 YPK

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,351 mi
Last recorded162,351 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YPK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 162,351 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 162,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 156,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 156,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 150,509 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 150,507 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 143,702 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 143,697 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 135,716 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 126,159 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 117,405 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 107,227 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 98,879 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 90,165 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 81,569 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,460 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 YPK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 YPK registered?

BJ05 YPK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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