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BJ55 SUV

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,669 mi
Last recorded142,669 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2023 142,669 miles

Fuel pipe leaking due to corrosion (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened strut tower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened strut tower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 138,345 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion both inner sills

corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Oct 2022 138,309 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2021 134,703 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

slight play in nsr & osr antiroll bar links

Fail 27 Oct 2021 134,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play in nsr & osr antiroll bar links

Pass 27 Oct 2020 132,051 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Nov 2019 127,772 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting rubber not fitted but still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre tyre tread depth low and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective os wiper blade split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

flange of exhaust system at rear of cat corroded and very thin.

Fail 18 Oct 2019 127,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative front headlamp levelling sensor seized and linkage missing (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear headlamp levelling device linkage broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust rubber not fitted to exhaust system but still adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre tread depth low and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective os wiper blade split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

flange on exhaust system at rear of catalytic converter corroded and very thin.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 122,039 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 122,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 113,909 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 101,571 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 101,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 88,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,917 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 65,277 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,369 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,739 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 42,737 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

all four brake discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,604 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,253 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 14,847 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 SUV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SUV, 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 SUV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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