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BJ55 YKS

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,381 mi
Last recorded121,381 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YKS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 121,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 114,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 110,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 108,144 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 105,783 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 103,682 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front, and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 103,676 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front, and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 102,140 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface on both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged and offside front. Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 102,131 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits metered reading =1.048. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface on both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged and offside front. Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe in front of silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 100,060 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake disc inner braking surface corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 98,520 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 96,508 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 94,374 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 94,374 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 88,816 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 88,816 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 77,475 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 65,800 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,851 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 43,299 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,993 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,400 miles

both rear seatbelts not inspected due to child seats being fitted

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 YKS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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