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BL55 SJY

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,398 mi
Last recorded63,398 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2015 63,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn badly from edge

Pass 11 May 2015 63,398 miles

nearside front tyre worn badly from edge

Pass 21 May 2014 56,569 miles

both front brake discs corroded from inner surface

centre rear exhaust corroded and bracket broken

Fail 21 May 2014 56,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded from inner surface

centre rear exhaust corroded and bracket broken

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,930 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,851 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 44,814 miles

Backbox hanger deteriorated slightly

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,054 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 39,054 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,595 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,291 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 SJY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SJY, 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 SJY registered?

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

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