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BK05 USN

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

157,106 mi
Last recorded157,106 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 USN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 157,106 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 156,301 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 152,773 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 143,133 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 137,186 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 136,026 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 133,317 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 126,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 120,278 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and perished in tread

Pass 8 Dec 2016 114,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 114,673 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 112,570 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 110,481 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 108,244 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 104,659 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 99,689 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 94,795 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 85,285 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 71,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,064 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 USN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 USN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 USN registered?

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

Is BK05 USN safe to buy?

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