MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust corroded
n/s rear body damaged
o/s rear tyre tracked
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust system corroded
n/s rear body damaged
o/s front tyre tracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre wearing on edge raised edge tread
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
front brake discs pitted
rear brake discs pitted
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK05 USF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 BK05 USF, 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 USF registered?
BK05 USF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 April 2005.
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