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BJ55 SOA

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,232 mi
Last recorded88,232 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 SOA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 88,232 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 110,930 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 110,930 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 110,667 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,328 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 103,905 miles

hand brake effort absolute minimum for pass.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 101,365 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,584 miles

handbrake effort requirement only just met. adjustment or repair required.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,484 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 95,484 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 93,268 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,792 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 90,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 89,114 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

water ingress offside headlamp

Fail 5 Nov 2013 89,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

water ingress offside headlamp

Pass 2 Jul 2012 77,310 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 77,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,811 miles

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

n/s/ mirror casing damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2011 64,811 miles

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

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

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

n/s/ mirror casing damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2010 62,617 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,617 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,316 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,345 miles

Front brake inner pads worn to limit.

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge of tread.

O/s/f tyre worn near limit on inner edge of tread.

Rear brake pads worn low.

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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BJ55 SOA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ55 SOA, 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 BJ55 SOA registered?

BJ55 SOA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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