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BL55 SKV

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,593 mi
Last recorded42,593 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 42,593 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 37,205 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2012 37,205 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2011 32,003 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2011 31,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2010 26,441 miles

both o/s tyres wearing on inner egdes

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Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,674 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 13,983 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 SKV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKV, 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 SKV registered?

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

Is BL55 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 SKV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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