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BK05 USF

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,300 mi
Last recorded149,300 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 USF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 149,300 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 147,941 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 139,376 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 131,188 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 117,550 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 99,718 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,230 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s rear body damaged

o/s rear tyre tracked

Fail 17 Sep 2014 84,230 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,192 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 77,189 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2012 68,762 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 63,110 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 49,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 49,811 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,271 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 39,270 miles

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.

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 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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