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BJ55 SVT

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,250 mi
Last recorded115,250 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 115,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint ON BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion general rust under body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 115,130 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 108,061 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance rear lamp damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe (6.1.A.1)

exhaust poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2017 108,061 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering rear subframe corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance rear lamp damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2016 97,550 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 89,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,379 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 25 Feb 2013 70,437 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,013 miles

both rear tyres perished/no cords showing.

sill covers fitted - unable to inspect sills.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,095 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,781 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge & approaching 2mm

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,245 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 SVT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

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

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