MOT Status
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97,315 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Osr shock absorber damp.
Undertray fitted.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres perished
offside front tyre worn inner edge
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
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
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
Nail in rear tyre
offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder,also nearside front tyre wearing outer shoulder
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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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BJ55 YKB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2005.
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