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BL55 UJM

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,919 mi
Last recorded92,919 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UJM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 92,919 miles

Advise damage to all corners

Both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,037 miles

EML light

Fail 30 Sep 2016 88,037 miles

EML light

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 79,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Foglamp lense damaged.

Rear Lower Antiroll bar corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 79,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H.I.D. bulb fitted. (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Foglamp lense damaged.

Rear Lower Antiroll bar corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,821 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,534 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,796 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,598 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,495 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,190 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 UJM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UJM, 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 UJM registered?

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

Is BL55 UJM safe to buy?

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