MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Underbody components corroded.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Underbody components corroded.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Heat shield rattle
Heat shields corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Heat shields corroded
Heat shield rattle
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
o\s\f tyre wearing inside edge (Advise 4 wheel alignment)
N\S\R TYRE HAS SLIGHT WEAR ON OUTER EDGE ADVISE FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ55 YKC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 YKC, 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 YKC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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