MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,741 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Nail in tyre ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
broken exhaust hanger but still supported
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
broken exhaust hanger but still supported
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads appear low (3.5.1g)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads appear low (3.5.1g)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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)
both rear tyres inner and outer edges worn
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
all break pads wearing slightly thin
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
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BJ55 YNC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 YNC, 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 YNC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 2005.
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