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BK55 LFH

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,269 mi
Last recorded130,269 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 LFH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 130,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear door and quarter panel damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2023 130,226 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear door and quarter panel damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2022 120,309 miles

Offside Rear door and quarter panel damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,219 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear body work damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2020 113,860 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear door and quarter damaged

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2020 113,950 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear door and quarter damaged

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 113,067 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 113,020 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 112,063 miles

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/f drop link boot cracked

slight play n/s/f drop link

Pass 1 Dec 2016 111,075 miles

minor exhaust blow

n/s/f drop link slight play and bush cracked

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f drop link bush cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2015 109,434 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f drop link dust cover cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,296 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 103,909 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 97,854 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 88,753 miles

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,276 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,939 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,761 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 LFH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LFH, 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 LFH registered?

BK55 LFH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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