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BJ55 YMZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,837 mi
Last recorded134,837 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 134,837 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 128,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

plastic outer sill covers

slight underside corrosion

Fail 14 May 2021 128,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

plastic outer sill covers

slight underside corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2019 118,435 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 118,435 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 111,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 111,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 103,875 miles

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

O/S/F & O/S/R tyres wearing on the inner edges

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Pass 29 Sep 2016 95,695 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable item's from view

Pass 2 Oct 2015 89,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some viewing of components

Fail 2 Oct 2015 89,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some viewing of components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,153 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,150 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,191 miles

knocking noise from front on road test

Pass 11 Nov 2011 50,235 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,831 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,685 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,505 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 YMZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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