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BJ55 SRO

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,904 mi
Last recorded115,904 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 SRO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 115,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 115,904 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Subframe (6.1.B.2)

Rear Emissions not tested Silencer leaking (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 112,149 miles

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

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 112,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 110,135 miles

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

General corrosion

General corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline edges (inner) (4.1.E.1)

engine covers+under trays fitted

steering rack joints have play

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 87,696 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,421 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,347 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,739 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

play in offside and nearside front anti roll bar link bars

Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,308 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,245 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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BJ55 SRO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ55 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

BJ55 SRO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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