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BK55 HLX

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,928 mi
Last recorded132,928 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 HLX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 132,928 miles

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))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 132,929 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 125,534 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 118,851 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 1 Dec 2016 111,065 miles

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 111,065 miles

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 103,555 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted.adult seat belt not tested

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2015 103,555 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 97,294 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 90,535 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 83,732 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 83,732 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,221 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,346 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,371 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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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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