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BL55 UJG

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,322 mi
Last recorded68,322 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,322 miles

All tyre valves cracked

Both rear tyres low on inner edges

Exhaust corroded

Free play in park brake

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,243 miles

The exhaust system heavily deteriorated in places.

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 60,241 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

The exhaust system heavily deteriorated in places.

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,137 miles

All exhaust system flanges heavily corroded.

All four tyre valves deteriorated.

Tow bar mounting heavily corroded.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 55,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All exhaust system flanges heavily corroded.

All four tyre valves deteriorated.

Tow bar mounting heavily corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,101 miles

All the exhaust system flange joints heavily corroded.

First ais repair to the nearside rear light unit lense with red repair tape.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 50,099 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All the exhaust system flange joints heavily corroded.

First ais repair to the nearside rear light unit lense with red repair tape.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,382 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system heavily corroded in places - front brake discs showing some wear and corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,214 miles

The exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

The front brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion on inner face.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 36,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

The exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

The front brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion on inner face.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,218 miles

The exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

The front brake discs showing signs of wear.

The nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 33,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

The exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

The front brake discs showing signs of wear.

The nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,000 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,151 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 11,171 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 UJG is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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