MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,406 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front 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))
sill covers
underside corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch at suspention mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed at suspention mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch at suspention mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre section hold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and both and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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BL55 UHU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 UHU, 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 UHU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2005.
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