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BJ55 YNE

2005 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,575 mi
Last recorded141,575 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 141,575 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 141,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 121,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 121,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 118,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flange joint (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing thin inner edges/nearing wear indicators in places

Fail 13 Oct 2016 118,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flange joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing thin inner edges/nearing wear indicators in places

Pass 13 Oct 2015 102,399 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,630 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 787,641 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,689 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,031 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,912 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,733 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,185 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 YNE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YNE, 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 YNE registered?

BJ55 YNE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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