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BL55 RYV

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,193 mi
Last recorded98,193 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 RYV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 98,193 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 95,986 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 93,952 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 91,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 88,108 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 88,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 86,254 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,209 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 81,209 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,275 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,627 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,688 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,055 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 55,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlight washer nozzle missing, but non HID headlights fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,802 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,539 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,282 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,850 miles

passenger wiper worn

Pass 5 Dec 2008 18,927 miles

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

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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BL55 RYV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green 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 BL55 RYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL55 RYV registered?

BL55 RYV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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The MOT history for BL55 RYV 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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