MOT Status
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85,755 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal full inspection carried put (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under vehicle heavily undersealed
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Lower subframe corroded
Offside Front Lower subframe corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower subframe corroded
Offside Front Lower subframe corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft boot clip missing
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer driveshaft boot clip missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft boot clip missing
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer driveshaft boot clip missing
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear suspension components corroded
Both rear tyres slightly perishing on outer sidewalls 215/60/r16
Both rear brakes slightly binding
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust rubber broken
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ns front brake slightly binding front and rear suspension components corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre pipe joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear exhaust is badly corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion and wear on brake discs
corrosion and wear on brake discs
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside 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?
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BL55 UHV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 UHV, 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 UHV registered?
BL55 UHV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2005.
Is BL55 UHV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL55 UHV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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