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BL55 UJT

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,333 mi
Last recorded105,333 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 105,333 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Jan 2024 105,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2023 96,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 82,078 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear section forward mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3/4 worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 77,511 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 67,342 miles

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 30 Jan 2019 67,103 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible on inner edge - 215/55/R17 / 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencer front weld fractured - blow

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside Rear tyre tread plugged

Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,830 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 51,194 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,406 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 43,877 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 41,218 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 37,979 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 33,360 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 29,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 19,717 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,351 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 UJT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UJT, 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 UJT registered?

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

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