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BL55 SDX

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,769 mi
Last recorded105,769 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 105,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 101,666 miles

EML on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 96,451 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Feb 2016 92,021 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air vent missing from n/s/front bumper

low fuel lamp on

Fail 14 Feb 2014 84,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air vent missing from n/s/front bumper

low fuel lamp on

Pass 15 Feb 2013 76,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small chip in n/s windscreen

small split in n/s wiper blade

Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,936 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,156 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,049 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 SDX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SDX, 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 SDX registered?

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

Is BL55 SDX safe to buy?

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