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BJ55 SVE

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,181 mi
Last recorded169,181 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 169,181 miles

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

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

windscreen has a crack at bottom of zone A but not affecting drivers view

Pass 29 Sep 2016 158,799 miles

Nearside Front Oil misting on suspension srut

Offside Front Advise slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2016 158,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pedal fractured (3.3.A.1a)

Nearside Front Oil misting on suspension srut

Offside Front Advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2015 149,144 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside rear silenser coroded (7.1.2)

rear axle oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 149,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside rear silenser coroded (7.1.2)

rear axle oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 135,894 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 118,214 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 118,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 106,525 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 106,525 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 89,091 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 74,307 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 62,830 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,097 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 SVE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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