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BK55 HOJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,609 mi
Last recorded164,609 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 164,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat area exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 164,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat area exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 157,240 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 157,240 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 150,447 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 150,447 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 139,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 139,477 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 124,009 miles

bonnet cable hard to open

Pass 19 Oct 2016 111,957 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 100,143 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,653 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 75,034 miles

1x Exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still adequatly supported.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,136 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,380 miles

Front number damaged

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,545 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 6 Aug 2009 46,385 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,476 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 HOJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HOJ, 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 HOJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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