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BK05 UVA

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,854 mi
Last recorded98,854 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 98,854 miles

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

underside generally corroded throughout

Pass 20 Feb 2024 97,858 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under cat shroud area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear from rear joiner at rear arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured signs of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear from rear joiner at rear arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured signs of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 96,667 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 96,667 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 95,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2022 95,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2021 93,331 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 91,701 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear section of the exhaust system is corroded

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 89,415 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 86,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear section of the exhaust system is corroded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 82,204 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,445 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread depth is low on its outer edge

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 74,066 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 70,911 miles

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

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

both front wiperblades are starting to split at each end

offside front wiperblade is a bit streaky

Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,611 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,587 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,104 miles

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

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,183 miles

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

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

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 UVA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 UVA, 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 UVA registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK05 UVA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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