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BJ55 YKC

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,286 mi
Last recorded151,286 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 151,286 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 147,604 miles

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))

Fail 25 May 2019 147,599 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2018 141,491 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 133,368 miles

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.

Fail 5 May 2017 133,368 miles

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.

Pass 19 May 2016 125,330 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 121,312 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 121,307 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2014 110,529 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 98,280 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 98,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 85,304 miles

Heat shield rattle

Heat shields corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 85,304 miles

Heat shields corroded

Heat shield rattle

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,934 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,809 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,104 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o\s\f tyre wearing inside edge (Advise 4 wheel alignment)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,596 miles

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?

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 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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What year was BJ55 YKC registered?

BJ55 YKC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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