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BL55 UKF

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,532 mi
Last recorded88,532 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 88,532 miles

rear arm pin bushes perishing

Fail 20 Jan 2024 88,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 86,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 83,176 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear outer skin corroded through round mounting point secondary skin still solid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 80,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from second cat area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear subframe heavily corroded and small hole around mounting bolts

Pass 20 Jan 2020 77,489 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,138 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,504 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 66,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and cracked (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (3.5.1i)

exhaust catalyst rear flange corroded thin

Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,767 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,858 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 54,927 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,301 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on edges

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,444 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 33,528 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,612 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,715 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 UKF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UKF, 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 UKF registered?

BL55 UKF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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