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BK05 UVO

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,902 mi
Last recorded140,902 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 UVO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 140,902 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 131,934 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 123,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear s/ croded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 123,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached weong size nut and bolt (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached wrong size nut and bolt (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all no axsess (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear s/ croded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 121,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 116,489 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 110,065 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 104,637 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2014 99,531 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner /tread cracking.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 91,602 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,544 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,401 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 50,509 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 UVO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UVO, 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 UVO registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK05 UVO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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