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BK05 UUF

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,697 mi
Last recorded127,697 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 127,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes corroded near O/S/R differential mounting. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps lenses hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 127,696 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes corroded near O/S/R differential mounting. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps lenses hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 123,851 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps --- hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 119,073 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamps hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges ---- advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 119,073 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamps hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges ---- advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 113,867 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 108,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (unable to see pads) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to see pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 108,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (unable to see pads) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to see pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 104,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 100,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 93,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 93,544 miles

Front 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 84,296 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,053 miles

All tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,617 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 63,394 miles

nsr tyre has cut

rear disc's rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2010 57,144 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 50,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,396 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 UUF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UUF, 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 UUF registered?

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

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