MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front to centre join leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
Emissions not tested because of front exhaust leak and tail box is burst (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe leaking beside tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure centre and rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has exhaust leak near manifold up in engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has limited damping affect (5.3.2 (b))
engine management light is on
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall,but not deep enough to reach ply/cord
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall,but not deep enough to reach ply/cord
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear child seat fitted.adult seat belt not tested
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear child seat fitted.adult seat belt not tested
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BK55 HLX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 BK55 HLX, 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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BK55 HLX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2005.
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