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BL55 RZT

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,148 mi
Last recorded127,148 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 RZT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 127,148 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 127,148 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 116,344 miles

both front tyre low tread

Pass 23 Dec 2015 104,148 miles

Offside Front drop link has slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2014 98,130 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 98,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 87,425 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2012 78,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 65,998 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 65,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Dec 2010 52,265 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,916 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,477 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 RZT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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