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BL55 UJC

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,400 mi
Last recorded61,400 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UJC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,400 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 61,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,340 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 46,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,682 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust bracket detached but exhaust supported sufficiently

Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,739 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,381 miles

front brake discs pitted

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Jan 2010 23,171 miles

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,936 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 UJC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UJC, 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 UJC registered?

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

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