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BK05 URS

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,765 mi
Last recorded62,765 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 URS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 62,765 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 60,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 60,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 57,468 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 52,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 48,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 42,701 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 39,466 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 34,060 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 30,707 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,237 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,873 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 23,259 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 21,517 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 19,413 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,244 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 14,931 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 14,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 12,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,056 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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BK05 URS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BK05 URS, 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 BK05 URS registered?

BK05 URS is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BK05 URS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 URS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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