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BJ55 SVA

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,026 mi
Last recorded74,026 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 SVA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 74,026 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 72,912 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 71,678 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 69,960 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Further deterioration will result in M.O.T failure. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock absorbers do not match. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 69,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (First used before 1ST september 2009).

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Further deterioration will result in M.O.T failure. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock absorbers do not match. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Battery terminal loose(Negative).

Pass 15 Sep 2020 69,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 69,701 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 69,106 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,239 miles

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

front wiper blades noisy

Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,477 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/70r15 ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,170 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 60,197 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,383 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,790 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,265 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 52,637 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 52,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,357 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 SVA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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