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BK05 USM

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,339 mi
Last recorded138,339 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2015 138,339 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 134,640 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 126,403 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 113,229 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 99,170 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 85,448 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 82,279 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 USM 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 100%.

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 USM, 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 USM registered?

BK05 USM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BK05 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 USM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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