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BK05 UVN

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

233,360 mi
Last recorded233,360 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 233,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 216,077 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 216,077 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 195,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 180,127 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 165,427 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 13 May 2013 165,427 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 May 2012 140,935 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 123,464 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 123,429 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OSF and NSF tyre treads getting low

Fail 7 May 2010 104,678 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 104,678 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 73,516 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 73,277 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,780 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 64,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UVN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

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

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