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BK05 USS

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,599 mi
Last recorded115,599 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 115,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2022 113,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 110,399 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 110,353 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 104,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 100,006 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,226 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 95,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 91,515 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 73,631 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 69,628 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,040 miles

Engine undertrays insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,367 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,928 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,791 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,115 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 USS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 USS, 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 USS registered?

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

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