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BL55 RYZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,497 mi
Last recorded163,497 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 RYZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 163,497 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 146,961 miles

Nearside parking brake performance low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 130,160 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 130,160 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 113,621 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges - requires wheel alignment

Fail 6 Apr 2016 113,621 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres worn on edges - requires wheel alignment

Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,248 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing very badly inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 80,788 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leval on minimum

Pass 6 Apr 2013 67,440 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,033 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,836 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,806 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,596 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,681 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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BL55 RYZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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