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BK55 ZXV

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

188,943 mi
Last recorded188,943 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 188,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2023 180,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 180,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 171,317 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 171,317 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 157,377 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm rear bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 150,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 137,160 miles

front/ centre exhaust slight leak

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and wearing on edges

offside front and both rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

rear screen washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 May 2018 127,239 miles

centre exhaust slight leak

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

nearside front brake slight binding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 May 2017 116,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 106,324 miles

very slight exhaust blow not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 94,429 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 90,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 83,644 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 74,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,105 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,777 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,040 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,845 miles

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

front tyres slightly scrubbed on edges

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 ZXV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

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

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