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BL55 RZW

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

112,256 mi
Last recorded112,256 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 112,256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 112,101 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 112,094 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 111,969 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 110,976 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 106,162 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 96,608 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 82,923 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,689 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,904 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 44,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,886 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,043 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 22,238 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 RZW is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RZW, 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 RZW registered?

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

Is BL55 RZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 RZW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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