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BK55 LFL

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

150,028 mi
Last recorded150,028 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 LFL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 150,028 miles

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

Rear Lower underseal

Fail 28 Apr 2025 150,016 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2024 143,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 141,097 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 137,455 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 131,807 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 126,212 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 117,876 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 114,181 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 106,716 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 106,716 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 101,519 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 101,519 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,068 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,845 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,987 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,975 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,807 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,688 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,865 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 LFL is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LFL, 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 LFL registered?

BK55 LFL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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