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BL55 SCV

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,776 mi
Last recorded96,776 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 96,776 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 92,218 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 92,116 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 79,567 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 79,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,738 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 63,166 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,710 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 57,120 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,837 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,245 miles

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

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,434 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 SCV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

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

Is BL55 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 SCV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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