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BK55 ZWR

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,375 mi
Last recorded131,375 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 131,375 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 116,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat area (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,360 miles

Child seat fitted to nsr,belt not checked.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front 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 11 Apr 2016 89,057 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 89,057 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 67,848 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,672 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 55,071 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,436 miles

Some wear o/s/f tyre inner edge

Some wear on n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,066 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,742 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 ZWR is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ZWR, 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 ZWR registered?

BK55 ZWR is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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