MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,309 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
front brake discs poor condition
undertrays and sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake discs poor condition
undertrays and sill covers fitted
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside wiper blade wearing.
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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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