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BJ55 YMK

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

208,516 mi
Last recorded208,516 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 208,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 208,513 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill,(Chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 199,291 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 199,291 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 181,180 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 181,174 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 171,196 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 171,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 150,102 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 131,530 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 131,530 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 114,542 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,901 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 106,901 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 95,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 95,892 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,934 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,135 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,923 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,360 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,828 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,276 miles

Offside Front 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 YMK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMK, 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 YMK registered?

BJ55 YMK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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