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BL55 UJS

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,361 mi
Last recorded118,361 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UJS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 118,361 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 112,651 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 9 Feb 2015 103,655 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,094 miles

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

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

both front brake discs pitted

front and rear brake pads showing signs of wear

Pass 30 Jan 2013 87,398 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,339 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,058 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 57,278 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 56,710 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 56,678 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,444 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 UJS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UJS, 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 UJS registered?

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

Is BL55 UJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 UJS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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