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BL55 SFN

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,227 mi
Last recorded126,227 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 SFN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 126,227 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake effort low.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 121,751 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to oil cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 120,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 118,119 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 118,045 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor link broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 106,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 106,492 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 90,135 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2016 82,756 miles

front and rear pads low

front tyres just starting to wear

small leak from exhaust rear pipe

Pass 6 Jan 2015 74,952 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 65,677 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 12 Dec 2012 56,546 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 49,209 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,312 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,337 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SFN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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