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BL55 UHN

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

212,196 mi
Last recorded212,196 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UHN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 212,196 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 212,196 miles

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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 205,962 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 205,951 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 189,123 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 170,453 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 158,716 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 146,560 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 146,560 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 133,502 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 133,502 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 117,845 miles

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 Front headlamp condensated

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

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 117,845 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 Front headlamp condensated

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,192 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 103,934 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 99,286 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 91,300 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,627 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,706 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,947 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,724 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,499 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 UHN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UHN, 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 UHN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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