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BK55 ZZD

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024

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

sill covers fitted

slight underside corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2020 188,646 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 188,646 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 186,135 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 174,231 miles

Engine management light on

Engine knocking

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 161,751 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 156,485 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 129,143 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 113,539 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 94,769 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 74,112 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 74,112 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,922 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 ZZD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZZD, 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 ZZD registered?

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

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