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BJ55 YLS

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,079 mi
Last recorded49,079 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,079 miles

centre & rear exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,271 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,517 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,699 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,549 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 YLS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLS, 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 YLS registered?

BJ55 YLS is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is BJ55 YLS safe to buy?

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