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BL55 RZE

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,292 mi
Last recorded111,292 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 RZE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 111,292 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 109,945 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 109,945 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 102,308 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 102,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 99,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 96,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot is perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded next to tube nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded next to tube nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded next to tube nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring the inspection of outer sills

Fail 31 Oct 2019 96,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot is perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded next to tube nut (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded next to tube nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded next to tube nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring the inspection of outer sills

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 91,052 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre exhaust bracket detatched from exhaust

sill covers fitted obscuring the inspection of outer sills

Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,473 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 87,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,534 miles

Slight power steering leak

Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,172 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 77,641 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,224 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 63,354 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 55,351 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,292 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 45,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,548 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 23,836 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 RZE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RZE, 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 RZE registered?

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

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