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BL55 UKM

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,262 mi
Last recorded124,262 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UKM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 124,262 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 117,839 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 111,924 miles

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 105,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2m both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2m both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 100,526 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 94,947 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 91,109 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 87,863 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 85,901 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 83,088 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,076 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 77,544 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,071 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,779 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,967 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 68,967 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 57,221 miles

Child seat's fitted to both offside and nearside rear seat's

Front brake disc's starting to corrode on the inner edge

Rear brake disc's starting to corrode

Rear number plate becoming unclear

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Dec 2009 46,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Dec 2009 46,619 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,586 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 UKM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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