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BK55 HNF

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,933 mi
Last recorded131,933 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 HNF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 131,933 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 131,870 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 114,123 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 114,122 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 102,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 102,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2015 90,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,534 miles

near side mirror cracked

near side side indicator lens broken but not showing incorrect colour

Fail 11 Feb 2014 76,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side mirror cracked

near side side indicator lens broken but not showing incorrect colour

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,434 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,991 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,776 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,315 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,772 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 HNF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HNF, 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 BK55 HNF registered?

BK55 HNF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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