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BJ55 YLR

2005 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,704 mi
Last recorded113,704 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YLR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 113,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area under 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is VERY heavily worn on the inner and outer shoulders

Fail 5 Sep 2018 113,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dipped headlamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective damaged and has sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area under 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is VERY heavily worn on the inner and outer shoulders

Pass 15 Sep 2017 106,721 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 106,717 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 96,505 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,401 miles

All tyres close to legal limit

Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,036 miles

N/S/R seat belt could not be checked due to child seat fitted.

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

Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,214 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,788 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 37,790 miles

front & rear brake pads seem to be getting low

strong advise stone chip in zone A just within limit

Fail 19 Sep 2009 29,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake disc`s very slightly lipped

front pad`s looking to be just starting to get low

unable to fully test all wheel bearing`s due to stiffness in 4 wheel drive system

Pass 19 Sep 2009 29,192 miles

both front brake disc`s very slightly lipped

front pad`s looking to be just starting to get low

unable to fully test all wheel bearing`s due to stiffness in 4 wheel drive system

Pass 13 Sep 2008 21,066 miles

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 YLR is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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