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BL55 SKD

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,461 mi
Last recorded135,461 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2025 135,461 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill infill & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill infill & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to fully assess outer sills for corrosion due to fitted plastic sill covers

Pass 18 Jan 2024 125,814 miles

handbrake lever on reserve travel

Pass 24 Jan 2023 116,701 miles

Handbrake on reserve

under sealed black

Pass 11 Feb 2022 113,342 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 111,713 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 109,504 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 99,828 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 92,180 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 84,181 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,254 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 72,113 miles

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

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)

windscreen has damage - not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 17 Dec 2014 72,049 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

engine warning lamp on

window screen cracked along lower section not in drivers view

Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,675 miles

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

spare tyre worn

Pass 20 Dec 2012 52,646 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 52,646 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 40,066 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 40,066 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,530 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 26,765 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 20,511 miles

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

Offside 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 SKD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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