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BK55 HPZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,622 mi
Last recorded147,622 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 147,622 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps.... (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre central tread.... ()

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated....

Fail 25 Sep 2018 147,165 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively splitting.. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure one metal support broken off.... (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps.... (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre central tread.... ()

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated....

Pass 25 Sep 2017 134,399 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 122,187 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 108,715 miles

both front tubeless valves stems split/perished

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 108,708 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tubeless valves stems split/perished

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 98,031 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,031 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 86,454 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 8 Oct 2013 86,454 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 77,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,118 miles

exhaust heat shield noisy

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 67,118 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

exhaust heat shield noisy

Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,070 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,460 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,684 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 HPZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HPZ, 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 HPZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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