MOT Status
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100,135 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Drivers window switch not working
O/S/R light lens cracked
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside door mirror insecure
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
offside door mirror insecure
nearside front tyre worn outer edge
Handbrake travel high
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside headlight light loose but not yet insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake pedal rubber worn but not yet excessive
Handbrake travel high
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside headlight light loose but not yet insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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BL55 RYF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BL55 RYF, 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 BL55 RYF registered?
BL55 RYF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 December 2005.
Is BL55 RYF safe to buy?
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