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BL55 RZX

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,943 mi
Last recorded182,943 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 182,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2025 182,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2024 175,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 175,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 170,743 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 170,742 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 165,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel Rim Dent

Nearside Rear exhaust Rubber Missing Rear of Back Box, But exhaust is secure

Fail 16 Sep 2022 165,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel Rim Dent

Nearside Rear exhaust Rubber Missing Rear of Back Box, But exhaust is secure

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 158,788 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 158,787 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 151,194 miles

Central Lower exhaust centre section joint weak

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking + perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 141,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside rear light misting (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2019 141,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside rear light misting (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 127,385 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint has slight wear and knock

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

offside headlamp aim is slightly diffused

rear exhaust silencer front mounting corroded and snapped from exhaust

steering rack is slightly damp

Fail 18 Sep 2018 127,385 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint has slight wear and knock

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

offside headlamp aim is slightly diffused

rear exhaust silencer front mounting corroded and snapped from exhaust

steering rack is slightly damp

Pass 28 Sep 2017 112,648 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint slight leak rack/seal area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and o/s/f lens deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and n/s/f and dust covers deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum topped up (2.3.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2016 99,212 miles

Front brake pads worn thin and discs lipped

both front anti roll bar links have slight knock and wear

childseats fitted to both rear seats

small chip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,585 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

tow ball not fitted at test

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,047 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake showing signs of binding but ok at test

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,979 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,327 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 66,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,078 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,639 miles

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2010 43,866 miles

Front brake pads wearing down.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,223 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 RZX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RZX, 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 RZX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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