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BL55 UJJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Lpg 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,243 mi
Last recorded93,243 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 98,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 89,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 89,665 miles

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

All position lights can't be turned off

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,977 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,624 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,069 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,454 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,520 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 60,213 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 60,213 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,249 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 55,960 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 46,774 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,707 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 27,832 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 UJJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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