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BK55 ZWW

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,417 mi
Last recorded95,417 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ZWW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,417 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 95,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 90,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 90,016 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 86,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,315 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under floor body dry with surface rust

Fail 14 Oct 2016 68,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ABS (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under floor body dry with surface rust

Pass 3 Nov 2015 59,862 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,539 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear all suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Rear tyres starting to crack/perish

exhaust system deteriorating

general underbody corrosion to underbody,steering/suspension components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 56,189 miles

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

rear tyres starting to crack/perrish between treads and on side walls

rust on underbody components

some deterioration on front of exhaust system

underbody and underbody components soiled obsurring inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,818 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

signs of slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes at rear signs of slight corrosion

signs of slight corrosion throught out rear of vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,988 miles

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

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

signs of slight corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,154 miles

general underbody rusting on braking and suspesion components

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,298 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,316 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 ZWW is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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