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BL55 RZS

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,356 mi
Last recorded118,356 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 RZS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 118,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 118,352 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 118,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 116,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 116,470 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 114,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 114,960 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 113,581 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 112,642 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy box leaking slightly (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 112,640 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy box leaking slightly (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 111,541 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 108,818 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 106,726 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 106,726 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 103,413 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 103,413 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 100,276 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 100,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 95,603 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting weak but not insecure

Fail 22 Dec 2014 95,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting weak but not insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,566 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 75,341 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 65,205 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,695 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,021 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 45,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RZS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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