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BJ55 YKB

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,315 mi
Last recorded97,315 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YKB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 97,315 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 97,305 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 94,194 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all suspension component bush's are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 94,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joiner all 4 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all suspension component bush's are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 90,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroding.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 87,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 87,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 83,377 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 78,591 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 74,550 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,287 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves showing signs of perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,883 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,092 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,603 miles

Osr shock absorber damp.

Undertray fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 42,197 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded,not excess

exhaust system corroded in areas

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,752 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded on inside surface areas,though not to excess

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs corroded on inside surface lips

both front tyres signs of shoulder wear

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,445 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,935 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,663 miles

Nail in rear tyre

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder,also nearside front tyre wearing outer shoulder

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 YKB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YKB, 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 YKB registered?

BJ55 YKB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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