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BJ55 YOF

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,162 mi
Last recorded80,162 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 80,162 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly corroded + outer shields

slight front + rear underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2013 80,162 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded + outer shields

slight front + rear underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2012 72,819 miles

engine oil leak around o/s front lower engine area

exhaust system/mountings slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,688 miles

engine oil level low

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

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

exhaust system becoming excessively corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,939 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,904 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,948 miles

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

various small chips in windscrren.

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 YOF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YOF, 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 YOF registered?

BJ55 YOF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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