MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,396 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread area worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front washer jet blocked
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread area worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panels offside and nearside in rear axle beam mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
offside and nearside outer sills cannot be fully inspected as plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panels offside and nearside in rear axle beam mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
offside and nearside outer sills cannot be inspected as has sill covers fitted
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills in offside and nearside of rear axle mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside fronts perished and cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small blow from rear to centre join (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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BL05 GLF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc 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 BL05 GLF, 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 BL05 GLF registered?
BL05 GLF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2005.
Is BL05 GLF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL05 GLF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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