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BJ55 YMO

2005 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

132,169 mi
Last recorded132,169 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 132,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 130,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 128,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 128,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 128,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 123,848 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 123,848 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 118,612 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 105,405 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 96,020 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 80,298 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,998 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,090 miles

slight play starting in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,012 miles

condition of rear pads unknown,limited vision

rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,181 miles

unable to examine thickness of front and rear pads due to limited vision, brake fluid level below maximun,advise wheels off inspection asap

Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 YMO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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

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