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BJ55 YLW

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,451 mi
Last recorded192,451 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YLW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 192,451 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 192,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 174,227 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 149,673 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 138,558 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 115,259 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 92,947 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 92,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,279 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,832 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)

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 YLW is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

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

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