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BK55 HPL

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

136,710 mi
Last recorded136,710 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 HPL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 136,710 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 134,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 130,586 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 127,711 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 124,210 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front headlamp lens is slightly deteriorated

general corrosion is starting to take effect on the underside of the vehicle

impact damage to very top of windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2021 124,210 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front headlamp lens is slightly deteriorated

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

general corrosion is starting to take effect on the underside of the vehicle

impact damage to very top of windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2020 122,208 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 120,686 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper chip in screen

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2018 116,551 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 106,973 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 106,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,964 miles

Nearside Front tyre is very heavily worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 14 Oct 2015 83,746 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 74,636 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 67,362 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,785 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 51,381 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,532 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,013 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 29,197 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,661 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 HPL is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 HPL registered?

BK55 HPL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is BK55 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 HPL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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