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BK55 HLY

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,309 mi
Last recorded113,309 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2025 113,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wheel arch strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger and sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear service bake weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 105,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 98,838 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 98,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 98,259 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Hole in arm along welded seam - unrepairable (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp corroded through and starting to detach (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Delaminated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corrded at join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake back plate badly corroded and starting to cumble away

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Delaminated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corrded at join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 94,859 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 94,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 91,708 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 91,705 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Delaminated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Delaminated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 89,357 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 89,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 83,752 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 76,501 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 76,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,728 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 65,165 miles

front brake discs poor condition

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 65,165 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs poor condition

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,741 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,778 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,865 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,887 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,318 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,679 miles

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

Offside wiper blade wearing.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,032 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 HLY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HLY, 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 HLY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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