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BK55 HRX

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,890 mi
Last recorded148,890 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 148,890 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 137,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 137,558 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 130,563 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 117,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 114,696 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 89,538 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 71,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 71,825 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,329 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 53,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HRX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HRX, 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 HRX registered?

BK55 HRX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is BK55 HRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 HRX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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