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BJ55 YLZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,270 mi
Last recorded183,270 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 183,270 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 173,233 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 166,581 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2015 165,728 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside washer jets not working

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

offside front tyre less than 1.6 mm on inside edge

Pass 30 Dec 2014 141,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn in both edges. exhaust rattle under acceletation.

Fail 30 Dec 2014 141,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn in both edges. exhaust rattle under acceletation.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 119,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust system tailpipe centre support bracket broken off.but affecting the sequrity of the system

Pass 13 Jan 2014 119,167 miles

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

exhaust system tailpipe centre support bracket broken off.but affecting the sequrity of the system

Pass 8 Jan 2013 95,508 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,634 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,417 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,289 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,771 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 YLZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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