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BJ55 SRY

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,567 mi
Last recorded151,567 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 151,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 151,521 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front grill missing

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy non standard silencer (8.1.1 (a))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber pad missing

front and rear brake hose securing clips missing and held with cable ties

Pass 24 Sep 2019 140,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 132,434 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 126,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 117,769 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 117,769 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,284 miles

Brake fluid level is low

Minor fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2014 102,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 24 Sep 2013 92,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

after market mid/rear exhaust system fitted,miid mounting broken & rattling but system still fully supported,evidence of rear silencer fouling on rear suspension anti-roll bar

cuts & abrasions to osf tyre outer sidwall,osr tyre tread getting low,front suspension noisey/chattering,evident during road test/brake test.DECELERO0METER BRAKE TESTED

slightly long h/brake travel,clutch action heavy,inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,slight chips in windscreen,brake fluid level slightly low,plastic oversills fitted,evidence of service/repair prior to mot test

Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear seats folded down

wipers poor

Fail 9 Oct 2012 87,540 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear seats folded down

wipers poor

Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,135 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 83,983 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,736 miles

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

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

slight movement in both front anti roll bar link arms

Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,548 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 38,891 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,253 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 SRY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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