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BJ55 YNT

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,747 mi
Last recorded153,747 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YNT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 153,747 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 152,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

small oil leak from turbo

Pass 23 May 2021 150,794 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 145,746 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 145,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 133,555 miles

child seat fitted

front and rear exhaust has slight blow

front d bushes have slight movement

front number plate deteriorating

headlamps starting to deteriorate

n/s/r and both front antirollbar link arms have play

n/s/r shock absorber has mist of oil

Fail 12 Dec 2018 133,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

child seat fitted

front and rear exhaust has slight blow

front d bushes have slight movement

front number plate deteriorating

headlamps starting to deteriorate

n/s/r and both front antirollbar link arms have play

Pass 3 Nov 2017 123,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers

Fail 1 Nov 2017 123,347 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers

Pass 4 Nov 2016 110,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d shaped bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d shaped bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,134 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 84,072 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 84,072 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil level on minimum mark

Pass 18 Oct 2013 71,457 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2013 71,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,785 miles

all four tyres going bold on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,749 miles

Front brake pads are starting to wear !

oil level low

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,362 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,215 miles

rear number plate letters lifting off backing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,661 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 YNT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YNT, 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 YNT registered?

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

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