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BK05 UUY

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,434 mi
Last recorded169,434 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 169,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody slight corrosion

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2019 151,047 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 151,047 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 139,088 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and Offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn to legal limit

Underbody corroded

inner sills corroded/ sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2017 127,931 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 120,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 120,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working o\s (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 116,124 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 107,495 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 107,495 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,184 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 88,602 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2011 80,979 miles

Center Propshaft outter support bushes slight play

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2010 64,443 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,575 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,201 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 35,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UUY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UUY, 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 UUY registered?

BK05 UUY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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