MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brakepipe where it exits the bodywork (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
engine bay coverings don't allow a full check of some parts
location of front to rear brakepipes doesn't allow a complete check of the pipes
vehicle undertray doesn't allow a check of some parts
vehicle undertray doesn't allow a check of some parts
vehicle undertray doesn't allow a check of some parts
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brakepipe where it exits the bodywork (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
engine bay coverings don't allow a full check of some parts
location of front to rear brakepipes doesn't allow a complete check of the pipes
vehicle undertray doesn't allow a check of some parts
vehicle undertray doesn't allow a check of some parts
vehicle undertray doesn't allow a check of some parts
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inside (4.1.E.1)
location of front to rear brake pipes doesn't allow a complete check
undertray doesn't allow a full check of some parts
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inside (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
location of front to rear brake pipes doesn't allow a complete check
undertray doesn't allow a full check of some parts
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake pedal antislip rubber is slightly deteriorated
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake pedal antislip rubber is slightly deteriorated
headlamp aim to be rechecked at retest
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake pedal anti-slip rubber is deteriorated but works as required
offside front tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach the structural cords
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake pedal anti-slip rubber is deteriorated but works as required
offside front tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach the structural cords
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pedal antislip rubber is worn
offside windscreen washer is inoperative although enough water is sprayed from the nearside to cover the windscreen
rear exhaust is corroded & blowing but is securely mounted
front tyres worn at inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BJ55 YMT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YMT, 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 YMT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 2005.
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