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BL55 SBU

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,653 mi
Last recorded92,653 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 92,653 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2017 82,276 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 71,983 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 66,114 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SPOT LIGHT INOP

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING 3 M/M TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMITS 1.9 M/M

Pass 29 Dec 2014 62,082 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

all tyres worn on edges

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 30 Dec 2013 56,644 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

TOW BALL - COVER FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,297 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 51,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 45,822 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON INNER EDGES - NOT FULL CUT

Pass 30 Dec 2010 39,662 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,984 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,001 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 24,001 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SBU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

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

Is BL55 SBU safe to buy?

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